Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in 2026

CesiumAstro Inc. has acquired Vidrovr, an AI company specializing in real-time multimodal signal analysis, to integrate machine‑learning analytics directly into its communications payloads, satellites, and RF systems. The deal accelerates CesiumAstro’s capability expansion to enable on‑orbit inference, autonomous payload operations, and a distributed space‑to‑earth compute fabric for defense and commercial customers.

Aviation Equipment Processing (AEP) has acquired Vantage Associates, Inc., an employee-owned precision manufacturer of metal, composite and plastic aerospace components. Impact Capital Group served as exclusive advisor to Vantage; the deal brings together Vantage's composites and thermoforming capabilities with AEP's bonding, finishing, and testing expertise to expand product capabilities and accelerate growth in commercial and military aerospace markets.

Los Angeles-based aerospace and defense company Amca has acquired Payne Magnetics of Covina, California from second-generation owner Jon Payne. The deal expands Amca's power-electronics and magnetics capabilities—building on a recent Electrocube acquisition—to better serve aerospace and defense platforms and reduce supply-chain risk.

An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has completed the full acquisition of Vivace International, a New Orleans–based maker of mission‑critical propulsion tanks and aerospace systems. Cerberus initially made a growth investment in 2024 and plans to scale Vivace's production capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support an expanding portfolio of U.S. defense and spaceflight programs; retired Space Force Colonel and former NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins has joined Vivace as a Senior Advisor.

Infleqtion completed its previously announced business combination with Churchill Capital Corp X, becoming the first publicly listed neutral-atom quantum technology company and beginning trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker INFQ. The transaction provided Infleqtion with over $550 million of gross proceeds (including nearly all of Churchill X's trust account and a >$125 million PIPE) to accelerate commercialization of its quantum computing and sensing products for government and commercial customers.

Amca, an El Segundo–based aerospace and defense company, has acquired Electrocube of Pomona, California from two of the founding families. The deal adds flight‑critical power electronics (transformers, TRUs, capacitors, EMI filters) to Amca’s capabilities; Shedd Capital advised, and Amca plans to invest in engineering and product expansion to strengthen the aerospace supply chain.

By Light Professional IT Services, a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital, has acquired Orlando-based Dignitas Technologies, a provider of modeling, simulation and training (MS&T) products and mission rehearsal applications. Financial terms were not disclosed; the acquisition expands By Light's synthetic and cyber training capabilities and integrates Dignitas' work supporting multiple U.S. military branches and programs such as the F-35, ACTS II and NGC.

Bombardier, through its U.S. subsidiary Learjet Inc., has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions, a Wilmington, Delaware–based aircraft MRO provider. The acquisition — terms confidential — adds a 35,000 sq. ft. hangar and 14 mobile repair trucks to Bombardier’s service network, expanding its U.S. MRO and AOG capabilities and supporting its services growth strategy.

Karman Space & Defense completed the acquisition of Seemann Composites and MSC, establishing a new Maritime Defense Systems end market and adding advanced materials, acoustic coatings and propulsion capabilities. The company amended its credit agreement to increase its incremental term loan to $772 million to fund the transaction and expects the deals to be immediately accretive to 2026 financial metrics.

Auria, a portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital, has acquired BCubed Engineering Corporation, a Warrenton, Virginia–based developer of software-defined satellite communications, digital ground systems, and cloud-native command-and-control platforms. The acquisition expands Auria's C3 (command, control, communications) software and hardware capabilities to better serve customers including the U.S. Space Force, Special Operations Command, and the Intelligence Community; Auria now has more than 500 employees across multiple U.S. locations.

Kingswood Capital Management has completed the acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations from Safran and the business has been renamed RAVE Aerospace. Headquartered in Brea, California, RAVE Aerospace provides in‑flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines, lessors and OEMs; Kingswood says it will invest to accelerate growth, expand globally, and develop new technologies.

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and its subsidiaries completed two acquisitions: CIRI Manufacturing purchased HABCO Industries, LLC, a Glastonbury, Connecticut–based aerospace manufacturer, and OSC Global (a CIRI subsidiary) acquired ISYS, Incorporated, an information technology and systems engineering provider. The transactions expand CIRI’s industrial and IT capabilities and diversify the corporation’s portfolio as part of its strategic growth plan.

Ventus Industrial Partners, in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, formed a new platform, Aeron Defense, and acquired General Tool Company and Magna Machine to create a consolidated defense manufacturing group. The Kramer family became minority shareholders in Aeron as the two Ohio-based machining and assembly businesses are unified to expand capacity and capabilities for major U.S. defense primes.

Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) has completed its acquisition of TYR Tactical, a global manufacturer of tactical gear for military, law enforcement, and government agencies. The deal consideration included $120 million in cash, $24 million in Cadre common stock, $1 million in RSUs for certain TYR employees, and up to $25 million in earn-out consideration, and Cadre separately acquired certain real property from a TYR affiliate for $30 million.

Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) has acquired MnM Aircraft Component Holdings, Inc. ("MACH 2") for US$43 million, funded with US$9 million in EIC common shares to the vendor and US$34 million drawn on its credit facility. MACH 2 will operate as a subsidiary of EIC's Regional One platform, accelerating Regional One's expansion into the commercial aviation aftermarket by adding MACH 2's commercial USM expertise, inventory and customer relationships.

Bain Capital has acquired APP Jet Center, a five-location fixed-base operator (FBO) platform, from Ridgewood Infrastructure. The investment—led by Bain Capital Real Estate—marks Bain's entry into the FBO sector; Mark Johnstone, former CEO of Signature Aviation, will lead APP as Bain plans to expand the platform into additional supply-constrained markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Reveal Technology, a veteran-founded defense technology company based in Bozeman, Montana, has acquired Anomaly Six, a Northern Virginia–based provider of commercial location and behavioral-pattern intelligence. The deal integrates Anomaly Six's geolocation and digital terrain capabilities with Reveal's Farsight and Identifi platforms to expand operator-focused, tactical-edge multi-domain intelligence for government and allied customers.

Avmax Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories, integrating Condor's approved maintenance organisation as a division within Avmax. The deal expands Avmax's in-house component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities and broadens service offerings for customers in Canada and worldwide while maintaining existing day-to-day operations.

Airbus acquired control of Bombardier’s C Series jet program (rebranded A220) in 2018, taking majority ownership of the program and integrating production into its Airbus Canada operations in Mirabel. The deal left the Quebec government as a minority partner (later increasing its stake) while Bombardier relinquished ownership; Airbus views the A220 as a strategic capability to broaden its product offering and improve manufacturing scale.

Loar Holdings completed an all-cash acquisition of Harper Engineering Company for $250 million. Loar said it will combine its operational and engineering capabilities with Harper’s portfolio of aircraft interior latching and securing mechanisms to expand Harper’s aftermarket footprint and support growth from rising commercial aircraft build rates.

Eaton has completed the acquisition of Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group for $1.55 billion. The deal brings Ultra PCS’s electronic controls, sensing, stores-ejection and data-processing solutions into Eaton’s Aerospace portfolio to expand capability in mission-critical aerospace and defense systems and is expected to be accretive to Eaton’s Aerospace margins and growth.

Auria, a Colorado Springs-based C3 software and solutions provider and portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital, has acquired RKF Engineering Solutions and Kythera Space Solutions, both headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The add-on acquisitions expand Auria's SATCOM engineering, spectrum management, and autonomous payload software capabilities to deliver end-to-end command, control, and communications (C3) solutions for U.S. Space Force, other government customers, and commercial SATCOM operators.

Falfurrias Capital Partners has acquired Coherent Technical Services, Inc. (CTSi) and is combining CTSi with EXPANSIA and John H. Northrop & Associates (JHNA) to form a new defense technology platform backed by Falfurrias. The combined organization brings together avionics and systems integration, digital engineering, AI/autonomy and advanced prototyping capabilities (including CTSi's patented MudBucket) to support U.S. defense and government customers.

TransDigm Group Incorporated has agreed to acquire Jet Parts Engineering (JPE) and Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings (VSA), both portfolio companies of Vance Street Capital, for approximately $2.2 billion in cash. The transaction expands TransDigm’s presence in the commercial aerospace aftermarket by adding engineered PMA/OEM-alternative parts, repair capabilities and distribution for commercial, regional, cargo, and business aviation customers.

GracoRoberts has acquired Miami-based Sky Mart to expand its presence across Latin America and strengthen AOG readiness, inventory depth, and fulfillment capability. The deal adds roughly 42,000 square feet of fulfillment space (Miami, San Antonio, Indianapolis) and is supported by GracoRoberts' private equity sponsor, CM Equity Partners.

Parsons Corporation has acquired Altamira Technologies Corporation in a cash transaction of $330 million with an additional $45 million earn-out, valuing the deal at up to $375 million. The acquisition brings Altamira’s ~600 engineering and cleared workforce and advanced capabilities in signals intelligence, AI/ML analytics, missile warning and space mission support into Parsons’ Defense & Intelligence business to expand the company’s SIGINT, cyber and space offerings for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.

TransDigm Group Incorporated has acquired Stellant Systems Inc., a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, for approximately $960 million in cash. Stellant, headquartered in Torrance, California, manufactures high‑power electronic components for defense, space, medical and industrial markets and employs roughly 950 people, with expected 2025 revenue of about $300 million.

Intuitive Machines (Nasdaq: LUNR) completed its acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems (formerly Maxar Space Systems) for $800 million — $450 million in cash and $350 million in Class A common stock. The purchase gives Intuitive Machines flight-proven spacecraft manufacturing capability and vertical integration to support commercial, civil and national security space programs including Golden Dome, the Space Development Agency architectures, and NASA's Artemis initiatives.

Aurex, a Godspeed Capital–backed space and missile defense engineering platform, has acquired Alpha 2 Inc., a Chantilly, Virginia firm specializing in cryptographic engineering, cybersecurity, and secure communications for U.S. national security space systems. The add-on expands Aurex's capabilities in encryption engineering and classified secure communications to better support mission-critical space, missile defense and intelligence community customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vatn Systems, a Portsmouth, Rhode Island defense-technology company, has acquired Rhode Island-based Crewless Marine to bring advanced underwater acoustic sensing and real-time signal-processing capabilities in‑house. Crewless Marine co‑founders Dr. Steve Bordonaro and Dr. Philip Caspers will join Vatn in senior engineering roles; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal strengthens Vatn’s vertical integration, reduces supply‑chain dependencies, and accelerates development of AUV acoustic capabilities for defense and environmental markets.

Arxis, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Micro-Tronics, Inc., a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of engineered elastomeric and metallic components for commercial aerospace and defense applications. The add-on strengthens Arxis' Mechanical Components segment by adding MTI's elastomeric diaphragm, seal assembly and high-precision EDM capabilities to support mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.

The Blackhawk Group, a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, has acquired Silver Sky Aviation of Wasilla, Alaska, expanding TBG's Performance Center Network into Alaska. The acquisition adds a sixth Performance Center location and strengthens TBG's turboprop maintenance and performance capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

NexTech Solutions (NTS) has acquired Vidterra, a developer of edge-deployed video distribution software, to expand NTS's edge software and digital ISR capabilities. Vidterra's technology streamlines processing, fusion and delivery of video and sensor data in disconnected and low-SWaP environments; the Vidterra team will remain intact and continue supporting existing customers as capabilities are integrated across NTS.

NTC Group completed a refinancing and buyout of junior capital that consolidates its ownership of Tenax Aerospace to approximately 80%, ending Bain Capital Credit’s investment. The transaction included new junior capital led by AEA Private Debt and senior debt facilities arranged by Regions Capital Markets to support Tenax’s next phase of growth.

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has acquired Centil to strengthen its digital engineering and space-domain capabilities, particularly in DevSecOps and CI/CD product development for defense and commercial space customers. The deal is Sabel's second acquisition since Sagewind Capital made a majority investment in the company in October; legal and financial advisers for the deal were named in the announcement.

AxioAero Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired Airway Aerospace LLC, an FAA-, EASA- and CAA UK-certified aircraft component repair station based in Doral, Florida. The add-on strengthens AxioAero's aerospace MRO platform by adding Airway's component repair capabilities and certifications, expanding service coverage across commercial, cargo, and defense aviation markets.

ATL Partners has acquired SkyMark Companies and Rampmaster and will combine the two businesses into a global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on aviation refueling and ground support equipment. A&M Capital Strategic Investments completed a minority investment alongside ATL; both management teams will retain leadership roles and meaningful equity stakes in the combined company. Financial terms were not disclosed.

HLD Europe has completed the sale of a 9.77% stake in Exosens to THEON INTERNATIONAL at a price of €54 per share. After the transaction HLD Europe retains a 22.35% stake in Exosens; THEON (a European night-vision and thermal imaging manufacturer) takes a strategic minority position in the company.

Pan Am Flight Academy, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, has acquired Alliance Aviation, a Part 142 flight training organization. Alliance will operate as a division of Pan Am under the continued leadership of owner Federico Flores, strengthening Pan Am’s simulator-based training capabilities and expanding its reach in Latin America.

TK&K Services, LLC, a Beverly, Massachusetts–based provider of aviation fuels management and environmental consulting/remediation services, has been sold to an unnamed private investment group. Osage Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to TK&K and the buyer plans to support management as the business expands its service offerings and pursues growth opportunities.

Capitol Meridian Partners and Stellex Capital Management completed the carve-out acquisition of Beaufort, the aerospace and defense survival equipment division of Survitec, positioning Beaufort as an independent survival technologies platform backed by private equity. The deal (terms undisclosed) establishes a long-term investment to support Beaufort’s growth through operational investment, portfolio expansion and potential strategic acquisitions; Beaufort employs roughly 1,200 people and is headquartered in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.

Magnet Defense has completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, combining Magnet Defense's autonomous, AI-enabled maritime platform capabilities with Metal Shark's established shipbuilding footprint and production workforce. The deal gives Magnet Defense direct access to Metal Shark's Louisiana shipyards and manufacturing infrastructure to accelerate the transition from prototype to sustained production of unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied defense customers.

Destinus Group BV has completed the acquisition of Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approx. USD 225 million). Daedalean will operate inside Destinus as a core AI engineering and autonomy hub to accelerate both civil-aviation safety-critical AI and defense-focused autonomy capabilities, accompanied by senior leadership integrations.

AE Industrial Partners has acquired a controlling majority stake (reported ~60%) in L3Harris Technologies’ Space Propulsion and Power Systems business, in a transaction reported at about $845 million. L3Harris will retain a minority interest and remain a strategic partner; AE Industrial plans to restore the Rocketdyne name, modernize manufacturing, and accelerate next‑generation propulsion and in‑space power capabilities.

Talon Air was acquired in a private, management-led transaction that closed January 2, 2026, with CEO James Chitty and COO Nicholas Piazza partnering with an aviation-focused investment group to return the company to independent ownership. The deal ends Talon’s affiliation with Vista (which became a shareholder after Vista Global’s 2021 Apollo Jets transaction) and positions the company to expand its aircraft management and private charter operations from its base at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York.

Falfurrias Management Partners advised by McGuireWoods merged John H. Northrop & Associates, Coherent Technical Services and EXPANSIA Group to create a new national defense technology platform serving U.S. government defense agencies and commercial partners. The combined company will deliver digital engineering, modeling & simulation and advanced fabrication and employs more than 525 professionals across key defense hubs in the United States.