Tracked deals
7
7 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Aerospace & Defense Buyers & Acquisitions in New Mexico
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
7 strategic · 2 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
2 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Space-focused capability building appears repeatedly, including space-qualified electronics, payload accommodation, and space solar power / precision aerospace structures.
- Mission and analysis services acquisitions stand out, such as Radiance Technologies bringing Verus Research (XL Scientific, LLC)’s electromagnetic and directed energy capabilities into its portfolio.
- Growth in propulsion and production capacity is directly addressed in X-Bow Systems Inc’s agreement to acquire Evolution Space.
- Aviation services participation is represented by Atlantic Aviation acquiring Jet Center at Santa Fe to expand its FBO network in New Mexico.
- Some deals are described as PE-backed platform add-ons (e.g., Redwire with AE Industrial Partners, and Abrasive Form with Calvert Street Capital Partners).
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE Industrial Partners | 1 | Private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense and spe... | PE |
| Advanced Grinding Solutions (dba Abrasive Form) | 1 | Provider of precision grinding, machining and assembly (c... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Atlantic Aviation | 1 | Operator of a national fixed-base operator (FBO) network ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| BlueHalo | 1 | Provides advanced engineering solutions and technology to... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Calvert Street Capital Partners | 1 | Lower middle-market private equity firm focused on indust... | PE |
| Radiance Technologies | 1 | Employee‑owned prime contractor delivering systems engine... | Strategic |
| Redwire | 1 | Integrated aerospace and space infrastructure company pro... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. | 1 | End-to-end space company providing launch services and sp... | Strategic |
| X-Bow Systems Inc | 1 | Non-traditional producer of advanced manufactured solid r... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense in New Mexico by Year
Last 5 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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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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November 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Atlantic Aviation
- Target
- Jet Center at Santa Fe
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlantic Aviation has acquired Jet Center at Santa Fe, a full-service FBO at Santa Fe Regional Airport, adding approximately 16.5 acres of ramp space, a modern executive terminal and ~50,000 sq. ft. of heated hangar space to its network. The facility immediately begins operating as Atlantic Aviation and expands the operator's presence in New Mexico as part of its strategy to add high-quality FBO locations.
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June 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Radiance Technologies
- Target
- Verus Research (XL Scientific, LLC)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radiance Technologies, a 100% employee‑owned prime contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama, has acquired XL Scientific, LLC (dba Verus Research), an Albuquerque‑based R&D contractor specializing in electromagnetic, directed energy and nuclear systems analysis. The acquisition brings Verus Research's technical capabilities into Radiance's portfolio and expands its DoD and intelligence community customer base.
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December 13, 2021
- Buyer
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
- Target
- SolAero Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rocket Lab signed a definitive agreement to acquire SolAero Holdings, Inc. for $80 million in cash, to add SolAero’s space solar power products and precision aerospace structures to its space systems business. The transaction was later closed, with SolAero’s leadership expected to continue under its President and CEO, Brad Clevenger.
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- Buyer
- BlueHalo
- Target
- Design & Development Engineering Services Corporation (DDES)
- Seller
- DDES co-founders Steve Kephart, Glenn Lommasson, Tim Canales and Rick Ranger (mentioned as co-founders)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Addon
Arlington Capital Partners’ portfolio company BlueHalo entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Design & Development Engineering Services Corporation (DDES). The acquisition expands BlueHalo’s space manufacturing capabilities by adding decades of expertise in radiation-hardened, space-qualified electronic systems for military and national security missions.
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December 15, 2020
- Buyer
- Redwire, AE Industrial Partners
- Target
- LoadPath
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Addon
Redwire has acquired LoadPath, a New Mexico–based developer of payload adapters, deployable structures, and thermal products for launch vehicles and satellites; terms were not disclosed. The LoadPath founders will join Redwire as the deal expands Redwire’s space infrastructure and payload accommodation capabilities; the acquisition is an add-on to the PE‑backed Redwire platform formed with support from AE Industrial Partners.
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- Buyer
- Advanced Grinding Solutions (dba Abrasive Form), Calvert Street Capital Partners
- Target
- Sun Country Industries
- Seller
- McNally Industries
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Type
- Addon
Advanced Grinding Solutions, operating as Abrasive Form and owned by Calvert Street Capital Partners, has acquired Sun Country Industries from McNally Industries. The acquisition expands Abrasive Form’s precision machining and assembly capabilities to better serve aerospace and industrial gas turbine customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which kinds of aerospace & defense capabilities are expanding in New Mexico acquisitions?
The deals emphasize space and defense-aligned capabilities such as radiation-hardened electronics, electromagnetic/directed energy analysis, payload adapters and thermal products, precision aerospace structures, and propulsion production capacity.
Are New Mexico deals limited to space companies?
No. The set also includes aviation services acquisitions, such as Atlantic Aviation acquiring Jet Center at Santa Fe, expanding ramp, terminal, and hangar capacity in New Mexico.
Who are some recurring buyers in these New Mexico aerospace & defense transactions?
Recurring buyer names include BlueHalo, Redwire, AE Industrial Partners, Rocket Lab USA, Inc., X-Bow Systems Inc, Radiance Technologies, Atlantic Aviation, and Advanced Grinding Solutions (dba Abrasive Form).
Do the acquisitions typically function as capability add-ons?
Several transactions are described as expanding technical capabilities or adding specific production/manufacturing or analysis strengths—for example, integrating Verus Research’s R&D specialties into Radiance Technologies, and adding production capacity via Evolution Space for X-Bow Systems.
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