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Salesforce agrees to buy defence logistics start-up Rune Technologies

The software group calls it its most significant national security deal, adding offline-capable military supply software to its Missionforce unit.

M&A News deals deskTechnology / Defence logistics software · United States, Americas29 Oct 2026

Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rune Technologies, an edge-native provider of logistics and sustainment software for the US military and allied nations, the company said on 29 October 2026.

Why Salesforce, Inc. is buying Rune Technologies

Rune's software helps frontline teams forecast supply needs, optimise resources and make decisions in denied, degraded, intermittent or limited-connectivity environments. Salesforce said it will broaden its Missionforce portfolio and described the deal as its most significant national security-focused acquisition.

“Salesforce is doubling down on national security with our most significant acquisition in this space.”Kendall Collins, President and CEO, Missionforce and Government Cloud, Salesforce

Deal terms and financing

Salesforce did not disclose terms. TechCrunch, citing Resilience Media, reported a price of US$375m in cash and stock.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Salesforce's fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.

Market context

TechCrunch reported that Missionforce's business has grown 80% year on year, helped by a 10-year, US$5.6bn US Army contract.

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