Tracked deals
22
22 tracked deals across 2012-2026.
Aerospace & Defense Buyers & Acquisitions in Washington
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
20 strategic · 8 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
6 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Aftermarket and MRO expansion shows up in deals like Air Transport Components (ATC Group) acquiring Aero Controls, Inc. (ACI) and VSE Corporation acquiring Precision Fuel Components.
- Component and interiors subsystems are a prominent thread, including Loar Holdings acquiring Harper Engineering and Trelleborg Group’s agreement to acquire Aero-Plastics for aerospace interiors polymers.
- Propulsion, launch, and advanced materials are reinforced by Karman Space & Defense acquiring Five Axis Industries (nozzle and fuel-system subsystems using proprietary Inconel technologies).
- Software and systems integration appears via AAR CORP. acquiring Aerostrat (maintenance planning software) and Heads Up Technologies acquiring Innovative Advantage (cabin management system).
- Defense communications and tactical networking are reflected in Codan Group’s agreement to acquire Kägwerks.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAR CORP. | 1 | Global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions provid... | Strategic |
| AFV Partners LLC | 1 | Permanent capital investor focused on mission-critical so... | PE |
| Accurus Aerospace Corporation | 1 | Tier II supplier of highly engineered machined parts, kit... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Acorn Growth Companies | 1 | Private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace & ... | PE |
| Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) | 1 | Provider of automation, factory integration and tooling s... | Strategic |
| Air Transport Components (ATC Group) | 1 | Aerospace component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MR... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arcline Investment Management | 1 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on industrial... | PE |
| Arvest Bank | 1 | Regional bank providing lending and financing solutions (... | Investor |
| Codan Group | 1 | Global electronics and engineering group designing and ma... | Strategic |
| Codan US Inc. | 1 | US subsidiary of Codan Group responsible for North Americ... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense in Washington by Year
Last 7 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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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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January 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Loar Holdings
- Target
- Harper Engineering Company
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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October 28, 2025
- Buyer
- Karman Space & Defense
- Target
- Five Axis Industries
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN) acquired Five Axis Industries, an Arlington, Washington-based supplier of advanced nozzle and fuel system subsystems, for $83 million in cash plus approximately $5 million in Karman shares (about $88 million total). The acquisition, which closed October 28, 2025, expands Karman's propulsion and launch-system capabilities by adding proprietary nozzle, spun-form and 3D-printed Inconel technologies and was funded in part by an increase to Karman's Term Loan B.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- AAR CORP.
- Target
- Aerostrat
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AAR CORP. has acquired Seattle-based Aerostrat, a long-range aviation maintenance planning software provider, for $15 million plus contingent consideration of up to $5 million. The deal brings Aerostrat's Aerros product into AAR's Trax suite to expand Trax's ERP and long-range planning capabilities and continue to offer Aerros as a standalone solution to airlines, MROs, and cargo operators.
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July 29, 2025
- Buyer
- Heads Up Technologies
- Target
- Innovative Advantage
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Heads Up Technologies (HUT) has acquired Innovative Advantage, a Kirkland, Washington-based cabin management system (CMS) specialist, marking HUT's third acquisition in three years. The deal expands HUT's proprietary cabin technologies—combining Innovative Advantage's AVDS platform with HUT's lighting and control systems and Alto Aviation's audio capabilities—to offer fully integrated cabin solutions for business and commercial aircraft.
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June 17, 2025
- Buyer
- DEMGY Pacific, LLC, DEMGY Group
- Target
- Tool‑Gauge and Machine Works, Inc.
- Seller
- Tool‑Gauge and Machine Works, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
DEMGY Pacific, LLC (a member of the DEMGY Group) acquired the assets of Tool‑Gauge and Machine Works, Inc., a Tacoma, Washington‑based supplier of complex metal and plastic parts to the commercial aerospace industry. The deal expands DEMGY's global footprint and aerospace capabilities by adding Tool‑Gauge's machining and thermoplastic injection molding capacity and approximately 200 employees in the United States.
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April 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Heven
- Target
- Zepher Flight Labs
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Heven, the Miami-based hydrogen-powered drone developer, has acquired Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL) to strengthen its modular UAS portfolio and accelerate development of long-endurance, VTOL drone capabilities. The acquisition integrates ZFL’s lightweight VTOL technology and engineering team into Heven to expand product capabilities for defense, security and commercial markets.
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February 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Trelleborg Group
- Target
- Aero-Plastics Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trelleborg Group, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, has signed an agreement to acquire Aero-Plastics Inc., a Renton, Washington-based manufacturer of precision injection-molded and thermoformed high-performance polymer components for the aerospace interiors market. The acquisition — expected to close in Q2 2025 — expands Trelleborg's thermoplastics and interiors capabilities, adds capacity and customer relationships, and is intended to generate sales synergies within its aerospace offering.
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September 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Codan Group, Codan US Inc.
- Target
- SKT2 LLC dba Kägwerks
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Codan Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Codan US Inc., has agreed to acquire 100% of US-based SKT2 LLC dba Kägwerks, a developer of soldier-worn tactical networking communications hardware and software. The deal, funded partly by increased debt capacity and including upfront cash (~$33.6m) plus up-to-5% royalties over five years, positions Codan to expand its tactical communications capabilities and accelerate entry into the US military market.
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March 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Ducommun Incorporated
- Target
- BLR Aerospace, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BLR Aerospace, LLC, a provider of aerodynamic systems and aftermarket services for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The transaction, announced March 20, 2023, is expected to close in Q2 2023 subject to customary conditions and will be financed through Ducommun's revolving credit facility.
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February 1, 2023
- Buyer
- VSE Corporation
- Target
- Precision Fuel Components, LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VSE Corporation has acquired Precision Fuel Components, LLC in an all-cash transaction that is immediately accretive to VSE's Aviation segment. Precision Fuel, a Washington-based provider of MRO services for engine accessories and fuel systems serving the B&GA and rotorcraft markets, expands VSE Aviation's specialty MRO capabilities and provides cross-selling opportunities into new rotorcraft and fixed-wing customers.
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October 12, 2021
- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Onboard Systems International, LLC
- Seller
- Liberty Hall Capital Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Onboard Systems International from Liberty Hall Capital Partners. The acquisition expands Arcline's portfolio in mission-critical electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense, adding a designer, manufacturer, and servicer of external cargo equipment for military and civil helicopters headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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September 24, 2021
- Buyer
- Karman Missile & Space Systems, Trive Capital
- Target
- Systima Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Karman Missile & Space Systems, a platform backed by Trive Capital, has acquired Systima Technologies to expand its capabilities across the space, missile and hypersonic supply chains. The Systima leadership team will remain as equity holders and senior leaders of Karman; the deal is an add-on to the Karman platform to broaden engineering, composite-structure and energetic systems capabilities.
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July 1, 2021
- Buyer
- Cornerstone Capital Holdings
- Target
- Integrated Technologies, Inc. (Intec)
- Seller
- LMI Aerospace, Inc., The Sonaca Group
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Cornerstone Capital Holdings acquired Integrated Technologies, Inc. (Intec) from LMI Aerospace (a division of The Sonaca Group) on July 1, 2021. The acquisition adds composite and thermoplastic manufacturing and materials testing capabilities to Cornerstone's existing metallic manufacturing portfolio to better serve aerospace, defense and space customers.
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September 3, 2020
- Buyer
- AFV Partners LLC
- Target
- Seattle Avionics
- Seller
- John Rutter, Steve Podradchik
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AFV Partners LLC has acquired Seattle Avionics, a provider of general aviation flight applications, FAA-certified charts and flight data, and augmented reality technology, from founders John Rutter and Steve Podradchik. The transaction closed on September 3, 2020; Rutter and Podradchik will join AFV Partners' aviation vertical to help expand chart/data capabilities and accelerate product innovation.
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November 19, 2019
- Buyer
- Columbia River Partners
- Target
- Sagetech Avionics Corp
- Seller
- Unnamed company in receivership
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Columbia River Partners (CRP), a newly formed private investment firm, completed the carveout acquisition of the avionics division now operating as Sagetech Avionics Corp, based in White Salmon, Washington. CRP acquired the business from a company in receivership and intends to expand Sagetech's product portfolio, engineering capacity and global reach to serve commercial and military unmanned aerial systems (UAS) markets.
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September 16, 2019
- Buyer
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Target
- Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Parker Hannifin Corporation completed the cash acquisition of Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC for $1.725 billion. The purchase brings Exotic's high-temperature, high-pressure air and exhaust management and complex engine turbine hot-section assemblies into Parker's Aerospace group to expand Parker's engine and aircraft systems capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Target
- AIM Aerospace
- Seller
- Liberty Hall Capital Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire AIM Aerospace from Liberty Hall Capital Partners for US$510 million in cash. AIM Aerospace, a Renton, Washington–based designer and manufacturer of advanced composite structures, engine components and thermoplastic aerospace technologies, becomes a wholly owned operating company of Sekisui to expand the acquirer's aerospace materials and manufacturing capabilities.
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December 22, 2016
- Buyer
- Advanced Integration Technology (AIT)
- Target
- Nova-Tech Engineering
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) announced an investment to acquire Nova-Tech Engineering, a Lynnwood, Washington-based designer and integrator of aerospace assembly automation, materials handling and friction-stir welding equipment. Nova-Tech will operate as a distinct business line within AIT, expanding AIT’s aerospace automation capabilities and international footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.
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September 26, 2016
- Buyer
- Acorn Growth Companies, Congruent Investment Partners, Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Omega Capital, Arvest Bank
- Target
- Raisbeck Engineering Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Growth Companies has acquired Raisbeck Engineering Inc., a Seattle-based developer and manufacturer of aircraft performance improvement systems. Participating financing and investment partners included Congruent Investment Partners, Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Omega Capital and Arvest Bank. Founder James D. Raisbeck will remain as chairman and the company will continue to operate under its brand; financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 28, 2015
- Buyer
- Liberty Hall Capital Partners, Accurus Aerospace Corporation
- Target
- LaCroix Industries Inc.
- Seller
- Philip LaCroix, Bernard LaCroix
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Liberty Hall Capital Partners has acquired LaCroix Industries Inc., a Kent, Washington-based Tier II supplier of formed and machined aerospace parts, and will integrate the business into its Accurus Aerospace platform. The add-on expands Accurus's sheet-metal forming and complementary machining capabilities, strengthens relationships with Boeing, and extends Accurus's geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
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August 13, 2012
- Buyer
- Wencor Group
- Target
- Soundair Aviation Services
- Seller
- Robert J. Klem, Soundair management team
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wencor Group has acquired Soundair Aviation Services, a Snohomish, Washington-based repair station and PMA manufacturer serving the global commercial airline industry. Terms were not disclosed; Alderman & Company Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Soundair on the sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of acquisitions are most common in Washington aerospace & defense?
Recent deals cluster around component and subsystem expansions (including interiors and propulsion), maintenance/MRO and engineering services, and adjacent software or cabin management systems.
Which buyers appear more than once across these Washington transactions?
Several repeat among the listed transactions, including Air Transport Components (ATC Group), Ducommun Incorporated, and private investors such as Trive Capital and Cornerstone Capital Holdings (as recurring buyer names on the page).
Do the transactions include both commercial and defense end markets?
Yes. Examples span commercial aerospace aftermarket and MRO (e.g., engine accessory and fuel-system services) and defense-aligned capabilities such as tactical networking communications hardware and propulsion/launch subsystems.
Are there acquisitions focused on software or integrated systems rather than hardware only?
Yes. AAR CORP. acquired Aerostrat to bring maintenance planning software into its Trax suite, and Heads Up Technologies acquired Innovative Advantage to support integrated cabin management solutions.
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