Washington, DC – August 18, 2025 – Integrity Defense Solutions (IDS), a leading Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in aerospace mission systems, resilient communications, and artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the approval of its SBA Mentor-Protégé agreement with KIHOMAC, a veteran-owned small business renowned for its expertise in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and lifecycle support for defense weapon systems. This strategic partnership has resulted in the formation of a new joint venture, IDK-JV, poised to deliver full-spectrum solutions — from AI assurance and systems integration to prototyping, manufacturing, and sustainment — for government and defense clients.
Under the SBA Mentor-Protégé program, KIHOMAC will mentor IDS, providing guidance to scale its engineering services capabilities. This collaboration will enable IDS to expand its reach to new customers and platforms, leveraging KIHOMAC’s proven track record in system acquisition, reverse engineering, and advanced manufacturing. IDK-JV will combine the strengths of both companies to compete on high-impact contracts, driving innovation in next-generation command and control (C2), open mission systems, and trusted AI solutions.
“We are thrilled to partner with KIHOMAC through this SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé agreement,” said John Pritchard, CEO of IDS. “As a SDVOSB, IDS is committed to delivering exceptional consulting and engineering expertise in AI, secure communications, and competitive open systems design. This joint venture allows us to partner with an established industry leader, enabling us to rapidly implement visionary concepts and enhance decision-making for our defense clients around the world.”
Ki Ho Kang, CEO of KIHOMAC, added, “KIHOMAC’s mentorship will empower IDS to navigate complex aerospace challenges, building on our shared veteran-owned heritage and dedication to mission readiness. With our nationwide facilities and expertise in supporting platforms like the A-10 Thunderbolt, we look forward to helping IDS scale and innovate through IDK-JV, ultimately strengthening national security capabilities.”
The IDK-JV joint venture leverages IDS’s critical support to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) in the complex challenge of developing, integrating, and executing AI-driven solutions for the Global Information Dominance Experiments (GIDE), the IDS leadership team’s decades of experience in developing and fielding C4ISR solutions across land, air, and sea platforms, and the strategic consulting capabilities that IDS relies on to empower defense clients with mission-critical solutions.
KIHOMAC delivers innovative solutions through our three core pillars: engineering, manufacturing, and services. From advanced systems engineering and reverse engineering to state-of-the-art manufacturing supporting platforms like the A-10, F-16, C-130, B-2, and B-21, we enable mission-ready solutions.
By combining IDS’s leadership in AI-driven decision superiority, FAA/DoD AI assurance, and resilient communications with KIHOMAC’s proven engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment services, IDK-JV is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that bridge defense and civil aviation, ensuring safety, trust, and technological superiority.
For more information about Integrity Defense Solutions, visit https://integrity-defense.com/.
For more information about KIHOMAC, visit https://www.kihomac.com/.
About Integrity Defense Solutions
Integrity Defense Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing innovative consulting and engineering services in artificial intelligence, resilient communications, and open mission systems. Led by a team of seasoned executives, IDS enables next-generation C2 and mission systems for defense agencies. With a focus on trusted AI and decisive command and control, IDS operates from multiple U.S. and international locations to deliver adaptive, intelligent solutions.
About KIHOMAC
Founded in 2003, KIHOMAC is a veteran-owned small business specializing in aerospace and defense technology, offering system acquisition, lifecycle management, reverse engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with facilities across the U.S., including a state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Layton, Utah, KIHOMAC supports Department of Defense platforms and delivers high-quality, innovative solutions to keep weapon systems mission-ready.
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