Tracked deals
956
956 tracked deals across 2003-2026.
Top Aerospace & Defense Acquirers (2003-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
744 strategic · 519 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
169 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Aviation aftermarket integration shows up in transactions like AvAir acquiring Full Stop Technics (FAA- and EASA-certified wheel and brake MRO) and Sentry Aerospares acquiring AirStart to deepen regional AOG support.
- Defense technology expansion includes mission areas such as long-endurance ISR, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects (Ondas acquiring DZYNE Technologies) and undersea warfare/ASW (Lockheed Martin acquiring Ultra Maritime).
- Manufacturing capability add-ons include precision investment casting capability transfer, such as Thrust Capital Partners acquiring Alphacasting Inc for titanium and high-strength aluminum casting.
- Investor-led platform scaling is common, with recurring aerospace & defense-focused buyers including Arcline Investment Management, Bluestone Investment Partners, and AE Industrial Partners.
- Geographic spread across North America and Europe includes Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and multiple European countries (Denmark, France, and the U.K.).
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Top Buyers
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcline Investment Management | 29 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on building l... | PE |
| Arlington Capital Partners | 27 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on aerospace & ... | PE |
| AE Industrial Partners | 15 | Private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense, govern... | PE |
| GenNx360 Capital Partners | 14 | Private equity firm investing in middle market business s... | PE |
| HEICO Corporation | 13 | Designer, producer, servicer and distributor of products ... | Strategic |
| Trive Capital | 13 | Dallas-based private equity firm focused on middle-market... | PE |
| AE Industrial Partners, LP | 9 | Private investment firm focused on national security, aer... | PE |
| ATL Partners | 8 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| BlueHalo | 8 | Provider of engineering and mission‑focused capabilities ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | 8 | Designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered airc... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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July 27, 2026
- Buyer
- TransDigm Group
- Target
- Prince & Izant
- Seller
- Industrial Growth Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TransDigm Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prince & Izant, a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners, for approximately $1.066 billion in cash (including certain tax benefits). The deal is subject to U.S. regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.)
- Target
- Agilis Air Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Allen-based drone technology company EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems) is investing in Ohio-based Agilis Air Inc., pairing EagleNXT’s long-endurance fixed-wing systems with Agilis Air’s low-cost, modular quadcopter drones. The deal is structured as a convertible note, giving EagleNXT the option to convert into equity later as Agilis Air grows.
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- Buyer
- Karman Space & Defense
- Target
- Walker Precision Engineering
- Seller
- Walker Precision Engineering and its shareholders
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Karman Space & Defense has agreed to acquire Walker Precision Engineering for approximately $94 million (about £70 million). The deal is intended to give Karman its first operating presence outside the United States and to expand its capabilities in European missile, aerospace and defense programs.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- AvAir
- Target
- Full Stop Technics
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AvAir acquired Full Stop Technics to expand its aviation aftermarket platform with FAA- and EASA-certified wheel and brake maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The deal is intended to provide a more integrated service for customers, combining AvAir’s large component inventory with in-house certified repair and overhaul support.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Thrust Capital Partners (TCP)
- Target
- Alphacasting Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Thrust Capital Partners (TCP) has acquired Alphacasting Inc., a Montreal-based precision investment casting foundry serving the aerospace and defense sectors. The deal brings Alphacasting’s titanium and high-strength aluminum casting capabilities under TCP’s aerospace & defense-focused private equity platform, with Louis Marc Pinard joining as CEO. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Bridgepoint
- Target
- UMag Solutions
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Denmark
- Type
- Growth capital
Bridgepoint announced it will invest in UMag Solutions, acquiring a majority stake in the Danish defense technology company. The founders will remain significant shareholders and continue to lead the business as Bridgepoint supports scaling the commercial organization, international expansion, partnerships, and R&D.
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- Buyer
- Thales
- Target
- Exail Technologies
- Seller
- Gorgé family concert (via Gorgé SA leadership)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
Thales has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Gorgé family concert’s 35.51% stake in Exail Technologies, targeting 100% ownership through a mandatory tender offer at €134 per share. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2027 for the stake purchase, with the full tender offer process planned to complete by early 2028 at the latest, subject to regulatory approvals.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Ondas Inc.
- Target
- DZYNE Technologies, LLC
- Seller
- DZYNE shareholders (led by Highlander Partners)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas Inc. acquired DZYNE Technologies, LLC in a transaction valued at $875.8 million, combining complementary capabilities across multi-domain ISR, counter-UAS, precision strike, and autonomous effects. The deal is structured as a cash-and-stock consideration mix, and DZYNE will be integrated into a newly created Ondas Sentinel division alongside World View.
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July 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Lockheed Martin
- Target
- Ultra Maritime
- Seller
- Ultra Electronics, Advent
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lockheed Martin signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) defense company, for $3.45 billion. The deal is intended to expand Lockheed Martin’s ability to deliver sonar solutions across next-generation maritime platforms, with Ultra Maritime joining Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems business area upon closing.
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- Buyer
- Air Industries Group
- Target
- Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Air Industries Group entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger with Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC. The amendment primarily addresses NYSE American listing requirements and adjusts the merger consideration mechanics (including a reverse stock split).
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- Buyer
- Goldgroup Mining Inc
- Target
- Gold Resource Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gold Resource Corporation shareholders approved the previously announced arrangement agreement and plan of merger with Goldgroup Mining Inc and Goldgroup Merger Sub Inc. Under the terms, Merger Sub will merge into Gold Resource, with Gold Resource surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldgroup, subject to remaining approvals and closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Avantus Aerospace Group Limited, Avantus Aerospace Group
- Seller
- Inflexion
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avantus Aerospace Group Limited from Inflexion. After closing, Avantus and its subsidiaries will operate as brands of Novaria Group, an Arcline portfolio company. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- VisionWave Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Meteor Aerospace Ltd.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Israel
- Type
- Buyout
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Israel-based Meteor Aerospace Ltd. for an implied pre-money equity valuation of $40 million, with VisionWave issuing common stock valued at approximately $20.4 million upon closing (subject to customary conditions). The deal is intended to expand VisionWave into advanced unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and C4ISR/national defense architecture solutions.
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- Buyer
- Columbus Circle Capital Corp II (renamed Inflection Point Acquisition Corp VII)
- Target
- Elroy Air, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Elroy Air entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Columbus Circle Capital Corp II, a SPAC led by Inflection Point Asset Management and Cohen & Company, to take Elroy Air public. The deal is valued at $800 million pre-money and includes more than $165 million in committed PIPE capital, with an expected closing in Q4 2026.
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June 25, 2026
- Buyer
- AURA AERO
- Target
- VoltAero
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
AURA AERO has acquired VoltAero, bringing together two companies focused on low-carbon aviation technologies. The deal is expected to strengthen AURA AERO’s hybrid-electric propulsion capabilities and expand its industrial footprint with VoltAero’s Cassio S demonstrator experience.
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- Buyer
- Lyntris
- Target
- Novium
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lyntris announced it has acquired Novium, a Houston-based developer of high-precision motion systems for space and defense applications. The deal expands Lyntris’ Space ISR & Resilient Communications portfolio by strengthening precision antenna pointing and stabilization for RF and optical systems in contested environments.
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June 18, 2026
- Buyer
- EQT X (EQT Private Equity)
- Target
- Exolaunch
- Seller
- Founder Dmitriy Sternharz
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
EQT X, the private equity arm of EQT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exolaunch, a Germany-based satellite deployment technology and launch mission management firm. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions and approvals.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aptus Aero, LLC, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc. E.M.C. Aerospace is a FAA Part 145 open class repair station in North Miami Beach, Florida providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for power generation, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, and other aircraft systems. The acquisition is Aptus Aero’s second deal since forming in 2026, and is intended to strengthen the platform’s repair and parts sourcing capabilities for global passenger, cargo, and military customers.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- ITT Inc.
- Target
- Aerospace Contacts LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ITT Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aerospace Contacts LLC, a privately held manufacturer of specialized, high-reliability contact systems and interconnect components, for $31 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and is intended to strengthen ITT’s Connect & Control Technologies supply chain resilience and growth in aerospace and defense.
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June 15, 2026
- Buyer
- GALT Aerospace, Godspeed Capital
- Target
- North Star Scientific Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Hawaii, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALT Aerospace, a Godspeed-backed defense C3ISR platform, announced the acquisition of North Star Scientific Corporation (NSS). NSS, based in Kapolei, Hawaii, designs and manufactures high-reliability defense electronics including RF communications, radar, and electronically scanned array technologies supporting ISR and airborne early warning & control missions.
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June 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Advanced Integration Technology (AIT)
- Target
- Futuramic Tool & Engineering, Sharp Tooling Solutions, Jordan Tool
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) completed its acquisition of Futuramic Tool & Engineering on June 1, 2026. The deal also includes Futuramic affiliates Sharp Tooling Solutions and Jordan Tool, and John Couch will continue to lead Futuramic’s operations with the existing management team.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA
- Target
- Zone 5 Technologies LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KONGSBERG has closed its acquisition of US missile company Zone 5 Technologies LLC after approval from US regulators. KONGSBERG acquired a 90% stake, while founder and CEO Thomas Akers and the rest of Zone 5’s management team will retain ownership and Zone 5 will operate as an independent subsidiary.
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June 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Seller
- Subsidiaries of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Continental Aerospace Technologies for approximately $535 million. The deal is expected to result in Continental being delisted and supported by irrevocable undertakings from controlling shareholders linked to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
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- Buyer
- Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI, Inflection Point Asset Management
- Target
- Quantum Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Quantum Space agreed to go public through a merger with SPAC Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI, valuing Quantum Space at about $600 million pre-money and about $1.2 billion post-transaction (assuming no redemptions). The deal includes a $300 million PIPE led by Inflection Point Asset Management and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Air Transport Components (ATC Group)
- Target
- Aero Controls, Inc. (ACI)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Air Transport Components (ATC Group) announced the acquisition of Aero Controls, Inc. (ACI), an FAA-certified provider of specialized aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal expands ATC Group’s in-house engineering and proprietary repair capabilities while extending its geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
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- Buyer
- Voyager Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- Astrobotic Technology, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Voyager Technologies signed a definitive agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology, a Pittsburgh-based provider of commercial lunar delivery, lunar power, and reusable rocket technologies, in a deal valued at up to approximately $300 million. The transaction is expected to close by early July 2026, pending regulatory approvals, and is intended to expand Voyager’s end-to-end lunar infrastructure platform aligned with NASA’s Artemis program.
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June 4, 2026
- Buyer
- PDW Holdings, Inc. (PDW)
- Target
- Vanteon Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PDW Holdings, Inc. (PDW) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vanteon Corporation, an engineering firm focused on advanced communications, radio frequency (RF) systems, and software-defined radio technologies. The acquisition is intended to strengthen PDW’s next-generation sUAS capabilities and expand mission-critical connectivity at the tactical edge, with closing expected after customary conditions.
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May 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Red Cat Holdings
- Target
- Quaze Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Red Cat Holdings announced it has acquired Quaze Technologies to add wireless power transfer capabilities to its all-domain drone and robotic systems portfolio. Under the deal terms, Quaze will operate as an independent Red Cat business unit and expand its platform-agnostic wireless power architecture for integration across Red Cat’s “Family of Systems” and third-party OEMs.
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- Buyer
- Mach Industries
- Target
- Exquadrum, Inc., Mach Energetics
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mach Industries acquired solid rocket motor and energetics company Exquadrum for a $50M cash-and-equity deal. The acquired business is rebranded as Mach Energetics and fully integrated into Mach’s operations to expand vertically integrated propulsion and energetics capabilities and accelerate development and testing of unmanned systems.
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May 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Sunvair Aerospace Group
- Target
- Aircraft Systems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sunvair Aerospace Group acquired Aircraft Systems, a Miami-based FAA and EASA 145 repair station specializing in repair and overhaul of aircraft components across multiple disciplines including hydraulics, landing gear, electronics, and airframe-related systems. The deal is intended to expand Sunvair’s accessories and component capabilities and strengthen its position as a full-spectrum maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider for commercial and cargo operators worldwide.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Maverick Aviation Group Limited
- Target
- Genaire Ltd
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Maverick Aviation Group Limited has acquired Canadian aerospace engineering and manufacturing company Genaire Ltd. The deal is intended to expand Maverick’s technical capabilities—particularly around aircraft fuel systems, ground support equipment, and manufacturing—and strengthen its Eastern Canada presence as it builds a coast-to-coast aviation services network.
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May 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Rocket Lab Corporation
- Target
- Motiv Space Systems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rocket Lab Corporation completed its acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, a California-based space robotics and precision mechanisms company. Motiv is being rebranded as Rocket Lab Robotics and is expected to deepen Rocket Lab’s vertically integrated Mars and space-infrastructure capabilities, including precision spacecraft mechanisms used in high-power systems like orbital data centers.
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May 7, 2026
- Buyer
- StandardAero (NYSE: SARO)
- Target
- Unified Turbines, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Vermont, United States
- Type
- Buyout
StandardAero (NYSE: SARO) acquired Unified Turbines, LLC in an all-cash transaction to expand its Component Repair Services (CRS) segment capabilities. Unified Turbines is an FAA Repair Station specializing in hot section component repair and overhaul for Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell turboprop engine platforms, including the PT6A and PW100 families.
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April 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Ondas Inc.
- Target
- Mistral Inc., World View Enterprises
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas Inc. completed its $175 million merger with Mistral Inc., a U.S.-based defense prime contractor. The deal gives Ondas direct prime access to U.S. Army and Special Operations IDIQ contract vehicles and adds U.S.-based manufacturing, integration, and federal contracting capabilities, strengthening its position as a next-generation defense prime.
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April 22, 2026
- Buyer
- L2 Aviation
- Target
- Advance Aero
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
L2 Aviation, an avionics integration, certification, and aircraft modification services provider, announced it has acquired Advance Aero, a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company based in Mooresville, Indiana. The deal is intended to strengthen L2 Aviation’s vertical integration by bringing critical aerospace-grade machining and fabrication in-house to improve supply-chain control, reduce lead times, and support turnkey aircraft installation and kitting operations.
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- Buyer
- Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- MTI Aviation
- Seller
- Jorge Mejia (founder and CEO, remaining significant shareholder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Capital Management announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in MTI Aviation, a provider of component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power generation components. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with MTI’s founder and CEO Jorge Mejia remaining a significant shareholder and continuing to lead the company.
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April 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Signia Aerospace, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Aerox Aerospace Group
- Seller
- Scott Ashton (owner of Aerox Aerospace Group)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Aerox Aerospace Group, a supplier of aviation oxygen systems for general, business, airline, military, and special-mission applications. The acquisition expands Signia’s engineered aircraft systems portfolio and adds portable and installed oxygen capabilities, including FAA Part 145 MRO support.
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- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC, Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace), Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Stephens Group formed Aptus Aero, a new aviation MRO platform focused on acquiring and scaling component maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses, and completed the acquisition of Atlas Aerospace Accessories. Atlas Aerospace Accessories is a Part 145 repair station based in Doral, Florida, providing component repair services across pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical systems, electronics, and fuel systems.
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- Buyer
- Blackstone, Tinicum
- Target
- Senior plc
- Seller
- Senior plc shareholders (via board recommendation), Alantra (largest shareholder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4 billion (about $1.9 billion) cash takeover by a consortium of private equity firms Blackstone and Tinicum. The offer values Senior at 300 pence per share, and the board has unanimously recommended the deal to shareholders after a competitive process.
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April 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Midwest Aero Support (MAS), Diatom Capital
- Target
- Aircraft Instruments Company (AIC)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Diatom Capital’s operating company Midwest Aero Support (MAS) acquired Aircraft Instruments Company (AIC), a specialized provider of aircraft instrumentation and avionics component services. The deal expands MAS’s aerospace MRO capabilities into precision aircraft instrumentation and avionics to support broader, more integrated end-to-end lifecycle solutions with faster turnaround times.
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April 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Air Tractor Holdings
- Target
- Thrush Aircraft, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Air Tractor Holdings acquired Thrush Aircraft, LLC in a transaction that closed on April 3. The deal creates a unified aerial application powerhouse while keeping Air Tractor and Thrush operating as separate brands and independent entities, including maintaining their leadership teams, product lines, and dealer networks.
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April 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Aeromax Industries, Chimney Rock Equity Partners, LLC
- Target
- The Ely Co., Inc., Ely Co., Inc.
- Seller
- Members of the Senff family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aeromax Industries acquired The Ely Co., Inc., a Torrance, California precision aerospace machining company specializing in tight-tolerance metallic components for commercial and military aerospace customers. The deal is Aeromax’s first acquisition since being acquired by Chimney Rock Equity Partners, and terms were not disclosed.
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April 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Pilatus Aircraft
- Target
- Air Alliance GmbH
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Pilatus Aircraft has acquired Germany-based Air Alliance GmbH to expand its European market presence and deepen integration across sales, service, and operations. The deal terms were not disclosed and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the German Federal Aviation Authority. Air Alliance’s air ambulance subsidiary Unicair is excluded and will remain independent.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Sensofusion
- Target
- Atol Aviation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Finland
- Type
- Buyout
Finnish defense technology company Sensofusion has completed a strategic acquisition of Finnish aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation. The deal adds aircraft and unmanned aircraft manufacturing expertise and production capacity, enabling Sensofusion to bring air-to-ground surveillance systems to market, with aircraft platforms planned to be manufactured at a former Finnish air force base in Halli.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Phantom Space Corporation
- Target
- Thermal Management Technologies, LLC (TMT)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Phantom Space Corporation has completed its strategic acquisition of Thermal Management Technologies, LLC (TMT), a supplier of advanced satellite thermal components. The deal strengthens Phantom’s vertical integration and is intended to accelerate development of Phantom Cloud, its space-based orbital data center constellation.
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- Buyer
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Target
- Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AeroVironment announced it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero) in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, consisting of about $160 million in stock and the remainder in cash (subject to adjustments). ESAero will become a subsidiary within AeroVironment’s Precision Strike and Defense Systems group, strengthening the company’s electric and hybrid propulsion and advanced unmanned aircraft manufacturing capabilities.
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March 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Ondas Inc.
- Target
- BIRD Aerosystems
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Israel
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas announced that it has acquired Israel-based BIRD Aerosystems, a developer of airborne missile protection systems and airborne ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) technologies for military, government, and homeland security customers. The deal adds sensing, mitigation, and mission command-and-control capabilities to Ondas’ defense technology platform, expanding coverage across counter-UAS, border protection, maritime surveillance, and airspace monitoring, with plans to extend into unmanned aerial platform protection.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Anduril Industries
- Target
- ExoAnalytic Solutions
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Anduril Industries signed a definitive agreement to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a space domain awareness and missile defense company. The deal is intended to expand Anduril’s space defense capabilities by integrating ExoAnalytic’s telescope sensor network and analytics with Anduril’s autonomy, AI, and command-and-control technologies.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- X-Bow Systems Inc
- Target
- Evolution Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Buyout
X-Bow Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Evolution Space, expanding its production capacity for solid rocket motors and enhancing hypersonic propulsion capabilities. The deal is scheduled to close in March or April and will bring Evolution Space’s SRM manufacturing facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi into X-Bow.
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March 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Trident Solutions
- Target
- Ibeos
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trident Solutions acquired Ibeos, a specialized developer of space-qualified power systems, flight computers, processing and data storage units, and high-density batteries. The deal expands Trident’s space technology portfolio and supports an integrated space electronics platform for government and commercial space customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of companies get acquired in aerospace & defense deals on this page?
The listed transactions include aviation aftermarket and MRO providers, independent distributors of rotable components, precision manufacturing/casting capabilities, and defense technology firms spanning ISR, counter-UAS, and undersea warfare.
Which buyers appear repeatedly across the aerospace & defense acquisitions listed here?
Several recurring buyer names are shown, including Sagewind Capital LLC, Yingling Aviation, AE Industrial Partners, Bluestone Investment Partners, Arcline Investment Management, Arlington Capital Partners, Teledyne Technologies, and Stellus Capital Management.
Where do the most recent aerospace & defense deals take place?
Recent locations shown include Quebec (Canada), Ontario (Canada), Arizona (U.S.), Massachusetts (U.S.), Colorado (U.S.), Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom.
Do these deals include both private acquisitions and public/company takeovers?
Yes. The page includes private acquisitions and structured agreements (including stake purchases and tender processes), as well as deals involving large public-sector defense companies such as Lockheed Martin and Thales.
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