AEVEX to Acquire BlackSea Technologies (Up to $650M) to Expand Maritime Autonomy Capabilities

AEVEX signed a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, including $250 million cash, about $350 million in AEVEX Class A stock, and up to $50 million in performance-based earnout consideration. The deal is expected to close in September 2026 and is intended to expand AEVEX’s multi-domain autonomous systems portfolio by adding unmanned surface and subsea vessel capabilities and scaled domestic manufacturing.