High Point Aerotechnologies (Highlander Partners) Acquires Flex Force Enterprises

DZYNE Technologies Acquires High Point Aerotechnologies

June 27, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

DZYNE Technologies has acquired High Point Aerotechnologies, integrating High Point's counter‑UAS hardware and software capabilities into DZYNE's autonomous defense platform. Both companies are portfolio companies of Highlander Partners; the deal consolidates complementary capabilities across UAS, C‑UAS, AI/software and mission operations to accelerate DZYNE's defense offerings.

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.

Highlander Partners Acquires Liteye Systems

November 28, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Highlander Partners, through its newly formed High Point Aerotechnologies division, acquired Liteye Systems, a U.S.-based developer and integrator of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). The transaction marks the first investment by High Point as Highlander pursues a buy-and-build strategy to create a platform in the C-UAS/UAS and related defense markets to support government and military customers.

Highlander Partners Acquires Black Sage Technologies

January 31, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Highlander Partners, through its defense-focused division High Point Aerotechnologies, acquired Black Sage Technologies from Acorn Growth Companies. Black Sage, a Boise-based developer and integrator of Counter-UAS hardware and its DefenseOS C2 software, will complement Highlander’s growing C-UAS platform and expand capabilities for military, internal security, and critical infrastructure customers.

Francisco Partners to Acquire Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies

October 26, 2020

Cybersecurity

Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies in a carve-out transaction. The private equity firm said it will partner with Forcepoint management to invest in the company's cloud-native security portfolio and operate Forcepoint as an independent company; the deal is financed in part by debt from Credit Suisse and remains subject to regulatory review.

Anduril Industries Acquires Blue Force Technologies

September 7, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Anduril Industries has acquired Blue Force Technologies, a North Carolina-based developer and manufacturer of large autonomous aircraft and composite aerostructures, including the Fury group‑5 autonomous air vehicle. The acquisition expands Anduril's autonomous portfolio into large, high-performance unmanned aircraft and will support expanded manufacturing operations in North Carolina; terms were not disclosed.