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NexTech Solutions Acquires BOOMSLANG Aerospace

August 24, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

NexTech Solutions (NTS) acquired BOOMSLANG Aerospace, a developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology for defense and security applications. The transaction closed on August 7, 2026 and expands NTS’s UAS and C-UAS portfolio for U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. Government customers.

Karman Space & Defense Acquires Five Axis Industries

October 28, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

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.

Codan Group (via Codan US Inc.) Acquires Kägwerks (SKT2 LLC)

September 25, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

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.

Kymera International Acquires Fiven ASA from OpenGate Capital

June 4, 2024

Manufacturing

Kymera International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fiven ASA from OpenGate Capital; the transaction is expected to close after customary regulatory approvals and terms were not disclosed. Fiven is a global producer of advanced silicon carbide materials with manufacturing sites in Norway, Belgium and Brazil; the deal expands Kymera's specialty materials platform (owned by Palladium Equity Partners) into high-growth end markets such as power electronics, semiconductors and batteries.

NV5 Global Acquires KMK Technologies

September 16, 2022

Engineering Services

NV5 Global, Inc. acquired KMK Technologies, LLC, a Monroeville, New Jersey-based provider of audiovisual, lighting, security and IT systems design and consulting. The transaction (cash and stock) will be integrated into NV5's Buildings and Clean Energy business to strengthen the company's building technology and consulting capabilities and is immediately accretive to NV5's earnings.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Acquires 5-D Systems, Inc.

November 20, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions acquired 5-D Systems, Inc., a CMMI Level 3 systems and software engineering firm with offices in the Austin (Round Rock), Texas area and Huntsville, Alabama. The acquisition adds systems/software engineering capability and CMMI pedigree to Kratos’ Unmanned Systems Division and establishes an engineering hub near key DoD customers in the Austin area.