BigBear.ai Partners with AD Ports Group to Co-Develop AI Customs System for $17T Trade
BBAI•BigBear.ai has broadened its AI portfolio into border security by integrating LightWave Radar into its ConductorOS platform, elevating its valuation to 12.6x sales. The company also partnered with AD Ports Group’s Maqta Technologies to co-develop AI-driven customs management solutions for processing up to $17 trillion in seaborne trade.
1. Portfolio Diversification and Border Security Focus
BigBear.ai has expanded its ConductorOS platform by integrating LightWave Radar technology acquired through two strategic M&A deals in Q4 2025. The enhanced platform now offers real-time synthetic aperture radar imaging, multi-sensor fusion and predictive analytics tailored for customs and border control. The company has secured three pilot programs with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) units in Arizona and Texas, projecting deployment across five additional land ports of entry by mid-2027. These pilots are expected to generate over $8 million in recurring annual revenue once in full operation, representing nearly 15% of BigBear.ai’s total contracted backlog of $55 million as of December 31, 2025.
