T2S Solutions Acquires Flexitech Aerospace

Madison Dearborn Partners Acquires T2S Solutions

November 29, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners have acquired T2S Solutions, a founder-owned provider of R&D, prototyping, engineering, integration, and technology products serving the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other U.S. government agencies. The T2S founders will retain a significant minority stake and continue to lead the company as MDP provides capital and industry expertise to accelerate R&D, bring products to lead production, and expand mission-focused capabilities.

T2S Solutions, Backed by Madison Dearborn Partners, Acquires Blue Marble Communications

March 18, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

T2S Solutions, a mission-focused defense and space technology provider backed by Madison Dearborn Partners, has acquired Blue Marble Communications, a San Diego-based designer and manufacturer of space‑qualified communications and computing technologies. The deal expands T2S' capabilities and scale in high‑performance satellite communications, optical terminals, RF modems, and onboard processing to serve U.S. national security and commercial space markets.

Vitesse Systems Acquires Spacetime Engineering

September 24, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Vitesse Systems, a Trive Capital-backed aerospace and defense platform, has acquired Spacetime Engineering, a provider of high-performance ground antenna feeds for satellite and gateway systems. The acquisition expands Vitesse’s multi-band antenna capabilities and positions the combined company to deliver broader, faster communications solutions to military and commercial satellite customers.

Lynx Software Technologies Acquires Thompson Software Solutions

January 10, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Lynx Software Technologies has acquired Thompson Software Solutions (TSS), a provider of mission‑critical software development, engineering, and integration services for aerospace and defense and commercial space customers. The deal strengthens Lynx’s capabilities across avionics, embedded software, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and managed/professional services; TSS leadership has taken senior roles within Lynx following close.

Phantom Space Acquires Micro Aerospace Solutions

August 17, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Phantom Space Corporation, a Tucson-based space transportation and manufacturing company, has acquired Micro Aerospace Solutions (MAS), a Melbourne, Florida engineering and spacecraft hardware specialist. The acquisition bolsters Phantom's vertical integration across launch vehicles, satellites, and propulsion systems to accelerate mass-manufacturing and end-to-end spacecraft offerings.

Tex-Tech Industries Acquires Fiber Materials Inc. from Spirit AeroSystems for $165M

January 13, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Spirit AeroSystems has sold its Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) business to Tex‑Tech Industries, Inc. for $165 million in cash. FMI — a supplier of high‑temperature carbon/carbon and ceramic matrix composites with facilities in Biddeford, Maine and Woonsocket, Rhode Island and roughly 400 employees — supplies materials for defense and NASA programs; Tex‑Tech said the acquisition expands its thermally protective materials capabilities for aerospace, defense and space markets.