Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in Nevada

Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) has agreed to acquire SCP Manufacturing, a Nevada-based producer of mission-critical electrical components for aerospace, defense and commercial applications. The transaction — Mobix's second strategic acquisition in 60 days and expected to close in Q2 2025 — is intended to expand Mobix's manufacturing capabilities, improve margins and accelerate growth across high-reliability end markets.

uAvionix Corporation has acquired Iris Automation, combining uAvionix's communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) capabilities with Iris Automation's computer vision-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems. The deal strengthens uAvionix's ability to offer a multi-layered safety architecture for crewed and uncrewed aircraft and includes a leadership change with Jon Damush (former Iris CEO) named CEO of uAvionix.

RBC Bearings Incorporated has acquired the business assets of Specline, Inc., a Carson City, Nevada-based manufacturer of precision bearings for the commercial and defense aerospace markets, for $18.7 million. The acquisition (Specline employs 38 people and generated approximately $8.4 million in trailing twelve-month sales) expands RBC's aerospace product offering and increases its production capacity.

Honeywell has acquired privately held Rocky Research, a Boulder City, Nevada-based technology leader in thermal, energy and power management solutions, and will integrate the business into Honeywell Aerospace. Rocky Research's founder and sole owner Uwe Rockenfeller will join Honeywell and the company's Boulder City and Huntsville locations will continue to support R&D, integration and testing. Terms were not disclosed.

Balmoral Funds completed an equity investment in KP Aviation (KPA), an aerospace aftermarket sale and leasing company, formalizing a longer-term partnership to fund KPA’s growth. Founders Kim and Paul Schulze sold a significant ownership stake as KPA pursues expansion and works with lenders on a revolving credit facility.