Tracked deals
974
974 tracked deals across 2003-2026.
Top Aerospace & Defense Acquirers (2003-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
758 strategic · 523 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
168 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Component and materials depth: acquisitions add items such as precision bearings, hermetic ceramic packages, and satellite insulation/electrical harness capabilities.
- Aftermarket & MRO expansion: deals with inspection/repair/overhaul providers and OEM-approved repair portfolios for complex engine components.
- Defense tech build-outs: unmanned aerial systems (UAS), counter-UAS (C-UAS), and autonomous defense platform programs are central to multiple transactions.
- U.S. and international execution: transactions appear across the United States plus Italy and Israel.
- Capital-structure variety: some deals are standard acquisitions while others use SPAC business combinations or stock-heavy consideration.
| Theme | Examples from listed deals |
|---|---|
| Space systems components | Aviotec S.r.l. (insulation blankets, harnesses) |
| Aftermarket services | Jet AirWerks LLC; Atech Turbine Components |
| UAS/C-UAS and autonomy | BOOMSLANG Aerospace; Archer + Boeing subsidiaries |
| Hypersonics / rocketry | Ursa Major Technologies SPAC combination |
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| 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 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | 9 | Designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered airc... | Strategic |
| ATL Partners | 8 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| BlueHalo | 8 | Provider of engineering and mission‑focused capabilities ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Becklin Holdings
- Target
- Chief Avionics
- Seller
- Dana Blix (founder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Becklin Holdings announced it has acquired Chief Avionics, an FAA-certified avionics products and services provider based at the Grants Pass Airport (3S8) in Southern Oregon. The deal expands Becklin’s aerospace and aviation capabilities, including navigation and communications systems, avionics installation and upgrades, and repair station capabilities.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Arxis, Inc., Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Schatz Bearing Corporation, StratEdge Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Arxis completed its acquisitions of Schatz Bearing Corporation (acquired September 2, 2026) and StratEdge Corporation (acquired September 1, 2026). The deals add specialized aerospace, defense, and space components—Schatz’s precision bearings and StratEdge’s hermetic ceramic packages—to Arxis’ mechanical and electronic components segments.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Canopy Aerospace & Defense, Canopy International B.V., Trive Capital
- Target
- Aviotec S.r.l.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Addon
Canopy Aerospace & Defense (“Canopy A&D”), through its Amsterdam-based European platform Canopy International B.V., acquired Aviotec S.r.l., a Turin, Italy-based supplier of multi-layer insulation blankets and electrical harnesses for satellites and spacecraft. The acquisition adds funding, engineering, R&D, and manufacturing capacity to support Aviotec’s continued growth while keeping Aviotec’s Turin operations and leadership in place.
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August 31, 2026
- Buyer
- VSE Corporation
- Target
- Atech Turbine Components, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VSE Corporation has acquired Atech Turbine Components, a specialized aviation MRO provider focused on repairs for complex hot-section components for aircraft turbine engines. The deal expands VSE Aviation’s proprietary, OEM-approved repair portfolio—adding more than 300 repair approvals—and deepens its alignment with Pratt & Whitney Canada platforms.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III (to be renamed Inflection Point Mach X Bleichroeder Corp.), Inflection Point Asset Management
- Target
- Ursa Major Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ursa Major Technologies entered into a definitive business combination agreement with SPAC Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III, which is led and backed by the management team of Inflection Point Asset Management. The transaction is expected to provide at least $350 million of committed capital to scale Ursa Major’s hypersonics, solid rocket motor, and space mobility production, with closing anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- NexTech Solutions (NTS)
- Target
- BOOMSLANG Aerospace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
NexTech Solutions (NTS) acquired BOOMSLANG Aerospace, a developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology for defense and security applications. The transaction closed on August 7, 2026 and expands NTS’s UAS and C-UAS portfolio for U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. Government customers.
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August 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Barnes Aerospace
- Target
- Jet AirWerks LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Barnes Aerospace acquired Jet AirWerks LLC, a provider of inspection, repair, overhaul, and disassembly services for commercial aeroengine components. The deal expands Barnes Aerospace’s component repair and overhaul capabilities and strengthens its ability to deliver full life-cycle aftermarket solutions for commercial aerospace customers.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Ondas Inc.
- Target
- Aran Defense Ltd.
- Seller
- Aran Ltd.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Israel
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aran Defense Ltd., the defense-focused division of Aran Ltd., for approximately $33 million in cash or Ondas common stock. The deal is expected to expand Ondas’ Israel manufacturing and industrialization capacity and support growth in its autonomous defense platform programs, with closing expected during Q3 2026.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Joby Aviation, Inc., Joby Aviation, Inc. (financing/stock consideration)
- Target
- Resonant Sciences
- Seller
- Cerberus Capital Management (certain funds and accounts)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Joby Aviation, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, a Dayton, Ohio-based defense technology company, for approximately $500 million. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, after customary regulatory reviews, and will create a dedicated Joby defense business unit operating under the Resonant Sciences name.
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- Buyer
- AEVEX Corp.
- Target
- BlackSea Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AEVEX Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The deal includes about $250 million in cash, roughly $350 million in AEVEX Class A stock, and up to $50 million in performance-based earnout consideration, with an expected close in September 2026.
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- Buyer
- Archer Aviation Inc., Boeing Company
- Target
- Wisk Aero, Insitu, SkyGrid
- Seller
- The Boeing Company
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Archer Aviation Inc. signed definitive agreements to acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu, and SkyGrid subsidiaries. The deal is designed to combine autonomy and airspace intelligence technologies with Archer’s purpose-built AI foundation model to create an end-to-end “physical AI” platform for aerospace and defense.
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August 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Pono Capital Four, Inc.
- Target
- BlackStar Orbital Technologies Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pono Capital Four, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BlackStar Orbital Technologies Corporation for $380 million. The consideration will be paid entirely in common stock, and BlackStar Orbital is expected to remain as a wholly owned subsidiary (with the Pono entity changing its name) ahead of a planned close in the first quarter of 2027.
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August 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Powerus (Autonomous Power Corporation), Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc.
- Target
- Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Powerus (Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as “Powerus”) announced a proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. The merger has not closed and remains subject to customary closing conditions, including SEC Form S-4 effectiveness and regulatory approvals.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- CHAOS Industries
- Target
- Atropos Group
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CHAOS Industries has acquired Atropos Group, an aerospace company developing autonomous air platforms. The deal is intended to unite sensors and effectors with autonomous platforms to create an integrated counter-UAS “kill chain” and expand CHAOS’s Aerospace Division.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Lake Central Air Services
- Target
- Coastal Defence Systems Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Lake Central Air Services (LCAS) acquired Coastal Defence Systems Inc. (CDSI), an Indigenous-owned security and defence drone company. The combined business will operate as Valkyrie Aerospace Corp., a sovereign Canadian defence aerospace platform combining certified aircraft maintenance/engineering with domestic UAV production and AI-enabled defence systems.
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- Buyer
- TransDigm Group Incorporated
- Target
- Prince & Izant
- Seller
- Industrial Growth Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TransDigm Group Incorporated 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). Prince & Izant is a designer and manufacturer of highly engineered brazing alloys and specialty metal components used primarily in aerospace and defense, with additional medical and general industrial exposure.
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- Buyer
- Capitol Meridian Partners
- Target
- RH Aero Systems
- Seller
- RH Aero shareholders, including the Moeller family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
RH Aero Systems, a global aviation support equipment and services provider headquartered in Mason, Ohio, signed a definitive agreement for a strategic investment from Capitol Meridian Partners. The investment is intended to accelerate RH Aero’s next phase of global growth, innovation, and customer value creation, while the Moeller family and other shareholders remain significant investors.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba EagleNXT)
- Target
- Agilis Air Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., dba EagleNXT) made a strategic investment in Ohio-based drone startup Agilis Air Inc. The companies say Agilis Air’s low-cost, modular quadcopter platform complements EagleNXT’s long-endurance fixed-wing UAS systems for integrated, American-made multi-domain unmanned solutions.
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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 (NYSE: KRMN) completed the acquisition of Walker Precision Engineering on August 28, 2026. The deal strengthens Karman’s position in tactical missile and air defense subsystems and establishes Karman’s first operating presence outside the United States to expand across European defense markets.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- AvAir
- Target
- Full Stop Technics
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Wisconsin, 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 will integrate Full Stop Technics’ in-house certified service with AvAir’s component inventory scale to provide a more integrated sourcing-to-repair offering for airlines, OEMs, and MRO providers.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- American Aero, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Kinderhook Industries announced an investment in American Aero, a Brooklet, Georgia-based producer of precision-manufactured aerospace components. The deal adds growth capital to expand American Aero’s capacity and capabilities, including through a new 47,000-square-foot facility and additional equipment and process investments.
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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
- Highlander Partners, L.P.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ondas Inc. acquired DZYNE Technologies, LLC in a transaction valued at $875.8 million. The deal combines DZYNE’s long-endurance autonomous aircraft, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects capabilities with Ondas’ autonomous defense portfolio under a newly created Ondas Sentinel division.
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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, a precision components and assemblies manufacturer for aerospace and U.S. defense prime contractors, entered into an amended and restated merger agreement with Tenax Aerospace Acquisition, LLC. The amendment was driven by NYSE American listing requirements and later extended the deal’s outside date as the SEC reviewed Air Industries’ S-4 registration statement.
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- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management, Novaria Group
- Target
- Avantus Aerospace Group Limited
- Seller
- Inflexion
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Addon
Arcline Investment Management 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.
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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 binding agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in privately held Israeli aerospace and defense company Meteor Aerospace Ltd. The deal values Meteor at a $40 million pre-money equity valuation and consideration is approximately $20.4 million in VisionWave common stock, subject to customary closing conditions including successful flight validation of Meteor’s Impact-700 UAV platform.
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- Buyer
- Columbus Circle Capital Corp II, 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 SPAC Columbus Circle Capital Corp II, which will be renamed Inflection Point Acquisition Corp VII. The transaction is expected to value Elroy Air at $800 million pre-money and provide more than $165 million in committed PIPE capital to fund commercial-scale production of its Chaparral autonomous heavy-cargo drone, with the deal expected to close in late 2026 (fourth quarter) subject to approvals.
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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
- Target
- Astrobotic Technology, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Voyager Technologies signed a definitive agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology, Inc., the Pittsburgh-based developer of commercial lunar delivery, lunar power (LunaGrid), and reusable rockets. The deal is valued at up to approximately $300 million (including contingent consideration payable in cash and stock) and is expected to close by early July 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition is intended to accelerate Voyager’s Artemis-aligned “Moon Base” strategy by creating a full-stack lunar infrastructure platform, integrating Astrobotic capabilities such as the Peregrine and Griffin landers into Voyager’s lunar program.
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June 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Mobix Labs, Inc.
- Target
- Vision Aerial, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Montana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mobix Labs, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vision Aerial, Inc., a Montana-based manufacturer of American-built, NDAA-compliant drones used for national security, government, energy, public safety, and critical infrastructure missions. The deal is expected to cost approximately $15 million, payable in a combination of cash and Mobix Labs common stock, and is subject to customary closing conditions including shareholder approval.
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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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- Buyer
- Equinox Gold Corp.
- Target
- Orla Mining Ltd.
- Seller
- Pierre Lassonde, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (and certain affiliates), Other Orla officers and directors (collectively referenced)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Equinox Gold Corp. will acquire Orla Mining Ltd. in an all-stock, court-approved plan of arrangement, where Orla shareholders will receive 1.00 Equinox share plus a nominal cash payment of US$0.0001 per Orla share. The combined company is expected to create a new North American senior gold producer with projected annual production of about 1.1 million ounces and a path to more than 1.9 million ounces.
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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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What kinds of companies are being acquired in Aerospace & Defense deals?
Deals cover specialized aerospace and defense components, satellite/space subsystems, aviation MRO and repair services, and defense technology platforms such as UAS/C-UAS and related autonomy capabilities.
Are these acquisitions mainly in the United States?
Many listed transactions are in the United States, with additional activity shown in Italy and Israel.
Do the deals typically focus on aftermarket services or manufacturing?
Both appear. Several transactions expand inspection, repair, overhaul, and OEM-approved repair portfolios, while others add manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and production capacity for aerospace and defense products.
What deal structures show up in the recent transactions?
The page includes definitive acquisition agreements and at least one SPAC business combination framework (for hypersonics). Consideration types include cash, stock, and earnout/performance-based components in some cases.
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