Destinus Acquires Daedalean AG for CHF 180 Million

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to Acquire Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for ~$7B

February 27, 2026

Transportation

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, adding scale and expanding DAE’s airline leasing franchise.

Safe Life Acquires France DAE

May 5, 2025

Medical Devices

Safe Life, a Stockholm-based provider of life‑saving equipment and training, has acquired France DAE, a leading French online distributor of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency preparedness equipment. The deal strengthens Safe Life's presence in France and consolidates its position in the European AED market while France DAE will continue to operate under its established brand.

Axon to Acquire Dedrone

May 6, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Axon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security and counter-drone solutions. The acquisition will expand Axon's public safety platform by integrating Dedrone's AI/ML-based detection, tracking and mitigation technologies; the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2024 (terms undisclosed).

Airbus Defence and Space to Acquire INFODAS GmbH

March 25, 2024

Cybersecurity

INFODAS GmbH agreed to sell its shares to Airbus Defence and Space as part of Airbus’ strategy to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized before the end of the year.

Highlander Partners Acquires DZYNE Technologies

January 5, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Dallas-based private equity firm Highlander Partners has acquired DZYNE Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that serve the U.S. Department of Defense and other government customers. The deal establishes Highlander’s UAS platform (High Point Aerotechnologies division), with existing management retaining a significant ownership stake and Regions Bank providing financing.

Dedagroup Stealth Acquires Zedonk

May 14, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Dedagroup Stealth has acquired Zedonk to extend its fashion-industry software portfolio and provide an integrated, cloud-based ERP solution for small and startup fashion brands. The deal expands Dedagroup Stealth's geographic footprint (including a new presence in London) and fills a market gap by giving smaller brands access to end-to-end product lifecycle and multichannel distribution tools.