J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Mission Microwave Technologies

AEA Investors Acquires API Technologies Corp.

May 9, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team has completed the acquisition of API Technologies Corp. from J.F. Lehman & Company. API Technologies, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of high‑performance RF/microwave components and subsystems serving aerospace, defense, space and government customers; AEA plans to invest in the company’s position in the radio frequency/microwave components market to support future growth and product modernization.

CML Microsystems Acquires MicroWave Technology, Inc.

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

CML Microsystems Plc has completed the acquisition of MicroWave Technology, Inc. (MwT), a Silicon Valley–based compound semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1982 that specializes in GaAs and GaN MMICs, discrete devices and hybrid amplifier products. The deal expands CML Micro's product portfolio, strengthens its mmWave and high-frequency R&D capabilities, and aims to accelerate global market reach for MwT's products via CML's sales and distribution network.

Microwave Techniques Acquires Symphony Microwave Technologies

November 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Microwave Techniques has completed the acquisition of Symphony Microwave Technologies, combining two manufacturers of high‑power microwave and RF components to create an advanced provider of microwave technology and RF solutions. The combined organization will operate across facilities in Gorham, Maine; Nashua, New Hampshire; and Hamburg, Germany, with more than 145 employees and aims to expand technical capabilities, product portfolio, and manufacturing capacity.

J.F. Lehman & Company Acquires Narda-MITEQ

December 7, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

J.F. Lehman & Company completed the acquisition of the assets of the Narda-MITEQ division and the stock of Narda Safety Test Solutions, GmbH (collectively "Narda-MITEQ") from L3Harris Technologies. Narda-MITEQ is a designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave subsystems and components serving defense, space and commercial test markets; the company employs roughly 400 people across facilities in Hauppauge, NY, Pfullingen, Germany and Cisano, Italy. Debt financing was provided by Barings Finance and Siemens Financial Services.

ScandiNova Systems AB Acquires Microwave Amps

June 2, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Uppsala-based ScandiNova Systems AB has acquired Bristol-based Microwave Amps to expand its RF amplifier capabilities and broaden its product portfolio for medtech, industrial, scientific and defense customers. The acquisition will integrate Microwave Amps' solid-state RF amplifiers into ScandiNova's RF systems and increases the combined group's employee base to over 200.

BEI Precision (J.F. Lehman-backed) Acquires Wenzel Associates, Inc.

October 23, 2019

Manufacturing

BEI Precision Systems & Space Company, a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman & Company, has acquired Wenzel Associates, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of ultra-low phase noise crystal oscillators, synthesizers and integrated microwave assemblies. The transaction is BEI Precision's second add-on under JFLCO sponsorship and expands BEI's capabilities and product offerings for military, space and commercial customers.