Constellis

Constellis is a U.S.-based private military contractor and risk management company that provides a wide range of services to government and commercial clients worldwide. Its offerings include security, crisis response, and training, among other capabilities. Constellis is a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management.

Company background and history

• Formation: The company was formed in 2010 by combining several brands in the risk management sector.
• Legacy companies: Constellis includes legacy companies such as ACADEMI, Triple Canopy, Centerra, AMK9, and OMNIPLEX.
• Link to Blackwater: The company's history is notably linked to the private military company Blackwater, which was renamed Xe Services in 2009 and Academi in 2011 before merging with Triple Canopy to form Constellis Holdings in 2014.
• Notoriety: The Blackwater legacy has been a source of controversy, most notably for the 2007 Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad involving its employees.

Services

Constellis provides a wide array of specialized services:

• Protective Services: Armed and unarmed security personnel for both static and mobile operations.
• Technology Services: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter-UAS capabilities.
• Mission Support: Logistics, life support, and maintenance for operations in challenging environments.
• Risk and Crisis Management: Advisory services for planning and responding to crisis events.
• Training: Specialized training for military, law enforcement, and security professionals.
• Investigative Services: Including background investigations for the Department of Homeland Security.

Recent news and developments

• Strategic Partnerships: In September 2025, Constellis announced a strategic partnership with Ouster to bring Physical AI to its advanced security operations.
• Facility Upgrades: In June 2025, the company announced new specialized training offerings at its flagship Constellis Advisors & Training facility, including support for AI-enabled security solutions.
• Major Contracts: A Constellis subsidiary, Centerra, was awarded a five-year, $249 million construction contract at the

U.S. Naval Base

• in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in early 2025.
• CEO's Analysis: The CEO addressed modern security threats in May 2025, emphasizing the convergence of physical and cyber threats, among other concerns.

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