What Happened
Enterprise Software Giant Expands Into Defense Technology
Salesforce has acquired Rune, an AI-powered logistics startup, for $375 million to strengthen its Missionforce defense platform. The acquisition enables Salesforce to offer real-time visibility and predictive analytics for military operations, helping defense contractors modernize legacy systems and compete in the growing defense tech market. This move reflects Salesforce’s aggressive M&A strategy to expand its platform capabilities, particularly in the high-growth defense technology sector. The acquisition was first reported by The Tech Buzz.