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VTG Acquires Loki Solutions

February 25, 2025

Government & Public Sector

VTG, a Chantilly, Virginia-based national security solutions provider, has acquired Loki Solutions LLC, a small intelligence-community-focused services firm founded in 2020. The deal — VTG's third acquisition since receiving a majority investment from private equity firm A&M Capital — expands VTG's Intelligence Community capabilities, contracts and customer base.

AEVEX Aerospace Acquires Veth Research Associates

October 1, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

AEVEX Aerospace has acquired Veth Research Associates (VRA), a veteran‑owned specialist in navigation, sensor fusion and autonomous systems, to strengthen its capabilities for operating unmanned systems in jammed and GPS‑denied environments. The deal brings VRA’s LYNX vision‑based navigation system and related IP and expertise into AEVEX’s portfolio, enhancing autonomous navigation and decision‑making for DoD and international customers.

VTG Acquires Vana Solutions

April 25, 2024

IT Services

VTG, a Chantilly, Virginia-based national security solutions provider, has acquired Dayton, Ohio-based Vana Solutions to expand its digital transformation, cloud, and data analytics capabilities for defense and intelligence customers. The deal is an add-on to VTG (which is PE-backed by A&M Capital Partners) and is intended to bolster VTG’s presence with U.S. Air Force programs and the Intelligence Community.

A&M Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in VTG

September 25, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

A&M Capital Partners has made a majority investment in VTG, a provider of modernization and digital transformation solutions for the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community. The Jordan Company exited its ownership as part of the transaction; A&M plans to grow VTG via a mix of organic investments and acquisition-driven expansion.

Versa Integrity Group Acquires Avion Solutions' Commercial UAS Operations

January 25, 2022

Industrial Services

Versa Integrity Group, a Dorilton Capital-backed industrial inspection services platform, has acquired the commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations ("Avion Commercial") of Avion Solutions. Avion Commercial — based in Huntsville, Alabama — provides drone imagery, inspection, data collection, and training services; Avion Solutions will retain its government services business. The deal expands Versa's non-destructive testing and inspection capabilities by adding unmanned aerial inspection services.

Vertex Aerospace Acquires Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions Business Lines

December 7, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Vertex Aerospace, owned by private equity firm American Industrial Partners, agreed to acquire Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business lines, a group of businesses that generated approximately $1.0 billion in sales in 2020. The transaction (a divestiture by Raytheon Technologies) adds roughly 2,000 employees to Vertex, expands its training, mission-critical support and modernization capabilities, and broadens its government and commercial aerospace contract portfolio.