Salesforce stock expands defense push with planned Rune deal

Salesforce announced on October 29, 2026, that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rune Technologies, a provider of logistics technology for the U.S. military and allied nations. The announcement adds a new defense transaction to Salesforce's recent public-sector expansion.

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Rune's technology is designed to help frontline teams forecast supply needs, optimize resources and make operational decisions in denied, degraded, intermittent or limited-connectivity environments. Salesforce said the planned acquisition would broaden its Missionforce portfolio with capabilities for logistics at the tactical edge.

According to Salesforce, Rune's systems connect enterprise information with real-time operational data. The company said the technology is already deployed with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.

Defense growth raises strategic stakes

Salesforce said its defense business is growing 80 percent year over year one year after launch and serves customers across all six branches of the U.S. military. The company also cited a 10-year U.S. Army contract with a ceiling of USD 5.6 billion as a recent milestone.

The transaction is not yet complete. Salesforce expects it to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions. The company did not disclose financial terms in the announcement.

The real-time quote of Salesforce stock traded at 207.35 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:16 Berlin time on Friday, October 30, 2026.

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