Tracked deals
525
525 tracked deals across 2010-2026.
Top Private Equity-Backed Aerospace & Defense Acquirers
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
527 pe · 297 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
89 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcline Investment Management | 29 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focused on building l... | PE |
| Arlington Capital Partners | 27 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on aerospace & ... | PE |
| AE Industrial Partners | 15 | Private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense, govern... | PE |
| GenNx360 Capital Partners | 14 | Private equity firm investing in middle market business s... | PE |
| Trive Capital | 13 | Dallas-based private equity firm focused on middle-market... | PE |
| AE Industrial Partners, LP | 9 | Private investment firm focused on national security, aer... | PE |
| ATL Partners | 8 | Sector-focused private equity firm investing in aerospace... | PE |
| Behrman Capital | 7 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in defense & ... | PE |
| BlueHalo | 7 | Provider of engineering and mission‑focused capabilities ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Bluestone Investment Partners | 7 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Aerospace & Defense by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 12, 2026
- Buyer
- FVLCRUM Funds
- Target
- Fidelity Technology Services
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
FVLCRUM Funds acquired Fidelity Technology Services, a provider of military simulation training systems and services to U.S. and allied defense customers. FTS will operate alongside FVLCRUM portfolio company Advanced IT Concepts, combining complementary capabilities to form a broader flight simulation and training platform serving the U.S. military.
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October 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Barnes Aerospace
- Target
- ATL Turbine Services
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Barnes Aerospace acquired ATL Turbine Services, a Dundee-based specialist in the repair and refurbishment of hot-section gas turbine components. The acquisition establishes Barnes Aerospace’s first dedicated component repair and overhaul operation in Europe and expands its aftermarket presence near European customers.
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October 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Antenna Research Associates, Empower RF Systems
- Target
- Empower RF Systems, Antenna Research Associates
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Antenna Research Associates (ARA), an OceanSound Partners portfolio company, announced a merger with Empower RF Systems (Empower RF) to create an integrated radio frequency (RF) and advanced communications platform for aerospace and defense missions. The combination pairs ARA’s antenna and aperture expertise with Empower RF’s high-power solid-state RF and microwave amplifier technology to deliver end-to-end RF solutions for contested-spectrum applications.
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October 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Blackstone, Falcata
- Target
- TSC, Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASEI)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Blackstone has announced an investment to launch Falcata, a defense technology company formed by acquiring and combining TSC and Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) under a single platform. The combined company will integrate complementary capabilities across the interceptor guidance chain to expand U.S. industrial capacity for missile defense and national security missions.
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September 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Optikos, Artemis
- Target
- Omega Optical
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Optikos acquired Omega Optical to bring optical design, fabrication, thin-film coatings, filtering, diffractive gratings, infrared optics, and system-level metrology under single ownership. The deal is aimed at streamlining the optical systems development workflow and accelerating delivery for mission-critical applications across Aerospace & Defense, Life Science, and Semiconductor manufacturing.
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September 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Augustus Global, LLC
- Target
- Omega Air, Inc., Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc.
- Seller
- Ulick McEvaddy, Desmond McEvaddy
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Augustus Global, LLC completed its acquisition of Omega Air, Inc. and its affiliate Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc. (collectively “Omega”). Omega becomes a subsidiary of Augustus Global while continuing to operate under its established brand and maintain existing contracts and operations.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Arxis, Inc., Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Schatz Bearing Corporation, StratEdge Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Arxis completed its acquisitions of Schatz Bearing Corporation (acquired September 2, 2026) and StratEdge Corporation (acquired September 1, 2026). The deals add specialized aerospace, defense, and space components—Schatz’s precision bearings and StratEdge’s hermetic ceramic packages—to Arxis’ mechanical and electronic components segments.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Canopy Aerospace & Defense
- Target
- Aviotec S.r.l.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Piedmont, Italy
- Type
- Addon
Canopy Aerospace & Defense, through its European platform Canopy International, acquired Aviotec S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of thermal-insulation blankets and electrical harnesses for satellites and spacecraft. The acquisition adds complementary manufacturing and integration capabilities deeper into Canopy A&D’s satellite supply-chain platform, with Aviotec continuing to operate in Turin under its existing leadership.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III (to be renamed Inflection Point Mach X Bleichroeder Corp.), Inflection Point Asset Management
- Target
- Ursa Major Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ursa Major Technologies entered into a definitive business combination agreement with SPAC Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. III, which is led and backed by the management team of Inflection Point Asset Management. The transaction is expected to provide at least $350 million of committed capital to scale Ursa Major’s hypersonics, solid rocket motor, and space mobility production, with closing anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- NexTech Solutions (NTS)
- Target
- BOOMSLANG Aerospace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Capitol Meridian Partners
- Target
- RH Aero Systems
- Seller
- RH Aero shareholders, including the Moeller family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
RH Aero Systems, a global aviation support equipment and services provider headquartered in Mason, Ohio, signed a definitive agreement for a strategic investment from Capitol Meridian Partners. The investment is intended to accelerate RH Aero’s next phase of global growth, innovation, and customer value creation, while the Moeller family and other shareholders remain significant investors.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- American Aero, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Kinderhook Industries announced an investment in American Aero, a Brooklet, Georgia-based producer of precision-manufactured aerospace components. The deal adds growth capital to expand American Aero’s capacity and capabilities, including through a new 47,000-square-foot facility and additional equipment and process investments.
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July 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Bridgepoint
- Target
- UMag Solutions
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Denmark
- Type
- Growth capital
Bridgepoint announced it will invest in UMag Solutions, acquiring a majority stake in the Danish defense technology company. The founders will remain significant shareholders and continue to lead the business as Bridgepoint supports scaling the commercial organization, international expansion, partnerships, and R&D.
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- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management, Novaria Group
- Target
- Avantus Aerospace Group Limited
- Seller
- Inflexion
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Addon
Arcline Investment Management entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avantus Aerospace Group Limited from Inflexion. After closing, Avantus and its subsidiaries will operate as brands of Novaria Group, an Arcline portfolio company.
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June 18, 2026
- Buyer
- EQT X (EQT Private Equity)
- Target
- Exolaunch
- Seller
- Founder Dmitriy Sternharz
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
EQT X, the private equity arm of EQT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exolaunch, a Germany-based satellite deployment technology and launch mission management firm. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions and approvals.
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June 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aptus Aero, LLC, a portfolio company of The Stephens Group, acquired E.M.C. Aerospace, Inc. E.M.C. Aerospace is a FAA Part 145 open class repair station in North Miami Beach, Florida providing component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for power generation, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, and other aircraft systems. The acquisition is Aptus Aero’s second deal since forming in 2026, and is intended to strengthen the platform’s repair and parts sourcing capabilities for global passenger, cargo, and military customers.
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June 15, 2026
- Buyer
- GALT Aerospace, Godspeed Capital
- Target
- North Star Scientific Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Hawaii, United States
- Type
- Addon
GALT Aerospace, a Godspeed-backed defense C3ISR platform, announced the acquisition of North Star Scientific Corporation (NSS). NSS, based in Kapolei, Hawaii, designs and manufactures high-reliability defense electronics including RF communications, radar, and electronically scanned array technologies supporting ISR and airborne early warning & control missions.
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June 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
- Seller
- Subsidiaries of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Continental Aerospace Technologies for approximately $535 million. The deal is expected to result in Continental being delisted and supported by irrevocable undertakings from controlling shareholders linked to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
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- Buyer
- Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI, Inflection Point Asset Management
- Target
- Quantum Space
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Quantum Space agreed to go public through a merger with SPAC Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI, valuing Quantum Space at about $600 million pre-money and about $1.2 billion post-transaction (assuming no redemptions). The deal includes a $300 million PIPE led by Inflection Point Asset Management and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Air Transport Components (ATC Group)
- Target
- Aero Controls, Inc. (ACI)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Air Transport Components (ATC Group) announced the acquisition of Aero Controls, Inc. (ACI), an FAA-certified provider of specialized aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal expands ATC Group’s in-house engineering and proprietary repair capabilities while extending its geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
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- Buyer
- HOF Capital, BlueFive Capital, International consortium led by HOF Capital (incl. institutional investors US and EU)
- Target
- Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Group, Rimac Technology, Rimac Energy
- Seller
- Porsche
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Croatia
- Type
- Divestiture
Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac (45%) and Rimac Group (20.6%) to a consortium led by HOF Capital, with BlueFive Capital and other institutional investors also participating. The transaction was signed on April 24, 2026, and is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances.
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- Buyer
- Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- MTI Aviation
- Seller
- Jorge Mejia (founder and CEO, remaining significant shareholder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Acorn Capital Management announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in MTI Aviation, a provider of component repair, overhaul, and parts distribution for electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power generation components. The transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, with MTI’s founder and CEO Jorge Mejia remaining a significant shareholder and continuing to lead the company.
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April 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Signia Aerospace, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Aerox Aerospace Group
- Seller
- Scott Ashton (owner of Aerox Aerospace Group)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Aerox Aerospace Group, a supplier of aviation oxygen systems for general, business, airline, military, and special-mission applications. The acquisition expands Signia’s engineered aircraft systems portfolio and adds portable and installed oxygen capabilities, including FAA Part 145 MRO support.
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- Buyer
- Aptus Aero, LLC, The Stephens Group, LLC
- Target
- Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC, Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace), Atlas Aerospace Accessories, LLC (Atlas Aerospace)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Stephens Group formed Aptus Aero, a new aviation MRO platform focused on acquiring and scaling component maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses, and completed the acquisition of Atlas Aerospace Accessories. Atlas Aerospace Accessories is a Part 145 repair station based in Doral, Florida, providing component repair services across pneumatics, hydraulics, electromechanical systems, electronics, and fuel systems.
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- Buyer
- Blackstone, Tinicum
- Target
- Senior plc
- Seller
- Senior plc shareholders (via board recommendation), Alantra (largest shareholder)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Senior plc has agreed to a £1.4 billion (about $1.9 billion) cash takeover by a consortium of private equity firms Blackstone and Tinicum. The offer values Senior at 300 pence per share, and the board has unanimously recommended the deal to shareholders after a competitive process.
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April 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Midwest Aero Support (MAS), Diatom Capital
- Target
- Aircraft Instruments Company (AIC)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Diatom Capital’s operating company Midwest Aero Support (MAS) acquired Aircraft Instruments Company (AIC), a specialized provider of aircraft instrumentation and avionics component services. The deal expands MAS’s aerospace MRO capabilities into precision aircraft instrumentation and avionics to support broader, more integrated end-to-end lifecycle solutions with faster turnaround times.
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April 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Aeromax Industries, Chimney Rock Equity Partners, LLC
- Target
- The Ely Co., Inc., Ely Co., Inc.
- Seller
- Members of the Senff family
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aeromax Industries acquired The Ely Co., Inc., a Torrance, California precision aerospace machining company specializing in tight-tolerance metallic components for commercial and military aerospace customers. The deal is Aeromax’s first acquisition since being acquired by Chimney Rock Equity Partners, and terms were not disclosed.
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March 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Trident Solutions
- Target
- Ibeos
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trident Solutions acquired Ibeos, a specialized developer of space-qualified power systems, flight computers, processing and data storage units, and high-density batteries. The deal expands Trident’s space technology portfolio and supports an integrated space electronics platform for government and commercial space customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Gemspring Capital Management, LP (affiliate)
- Target
- Aeromed Group LLC, HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, Kit Pack Company, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Gemspring Capital Management, through an affiliate, made a strategic minority investment in Aeromed Group LLC. The new capital supports Aeromed’s recent acquisitions of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, and Kit Pack Company, Inc., strengthening technical capabilities and expanding Aeromed’s global supply chain footprint.
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March 2, 2026
- Buyer
- J.F. Lehman & Company, JFL Equity Investors VI, L.P.
- Target
- Forged Solutions Group, Inc.
- Seller
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO) and its investment affiliates, including JFL Equity Investors VI, L.P., have acquired Forged Solutions Group, Inc. (FSG). FSG is a Sheffield, United Kingdom-headquartered aerospace forgings manufacturer with flight-critical, rotating aeroengine component capabilities and seven manufacturing facilities across the United Kingdom and the United States.
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February 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Velocity One
- Target
- Kaney Aerospace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Velocity One, an aerospace and defense platform backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, acquired Kaney Aerospace. Kaney is headquartered in Rockford, Illinois and provides electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions for aerospace and medical applications, including system integration and certified repair station capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
- Target
- Vivace International Corporation
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. has completed the full acquisition of Vivace International Corporation. Cerberus previously made a strategic growth investment in Vivace in 2024 and has since supported engineering and manufacturing capability expansion to scale production for U.S. defense and spaceflight programs.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI)
- Seller
- Safran
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kingswood Capital Management completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) from Safran. SPI was renamed RAVE Aerospace and will continue building and scaling its in-flight entertainment and connectivity platform under the established RAVE brand.
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February 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Bluestone Investment Partners
- Target
- Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies, Tektonux
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies, and Tektonux announced they will merge to form a combined company delivering integrated hardware and AI-enabled software for missile defense and space domain awareness. The new platform is backed as a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners and is positioned to modernize sensor-to-shooter capabilities for U.S. Army, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA.
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February 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Velocity One, Charlesbank Capital Partners
- Target
- Falls Filtration Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Velocity One, an aerospace and defense platform backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, acquired Falls Filtration Technologies, Inc. Falls Filtration is a Stow, Ohio-headquartered designer and manufacturer of air and liquid filtration products used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Auria, Enlightenment Capital
- Target
- RKF Engineering Solutions, Kythera Space Solutions
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Addon
Auria, a Colorado Springs-based C3 software and solutions provider and portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital, has acquired RKF Engineering Solutions and Kythera Space Solutions, both headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The add-on acquisitions expand Auria's SATCOM engineering, spectrum management, and autonomous payload software capabilities to deliver end-to-end command, control, and communications (C3) solutions for U.S. Space Force, other government customers, and commercial SATCOM operators.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Falfurrias Capital Partners (Falfurrias Management Partners)
- Target
- Coherent Technical Services, Inc. (CTSi), John H. Northrop & Associates (JHNA), EXPANSIA Group (EXPANSIA)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Falfurrias Capital Partners has acquired Coherent Technical Services, Inc. (CTSi) and is combining CTSi with EXPANSIA and John H. Northrop & Associates (JHNA) to form a new defense technology platform backed by Falfurrias. The combined organization brings together avionics and systems integration, digital engineering, AI/autonomy and advanced prototyping capabilities (including CTSi's patented MudBucket) to support U.S. defense and government customers.
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January 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Aurex, Godspeed Capital Management LP
- Target
- Alpha 2 Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aurex, a Godspeed Capital–backed space and missile defense engineering platform, has acquired Alpha 2 Inc., a Chantilly, Virginia firm specializing in cryptographic engineering, cybersecurity, and secure communications for U.S. national security space systems. The add-on expands Aurex's capabilities in encryption engineering and classified secure communications to better support mission-critical space, missile defense and intelligence community customers; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Arxis, Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- Micro-Tronics, Inc.
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Addon
Arxis, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Micro-Tronics, Inc., a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of engineered elastomeric and metallic components for commercial aerospace and defense applications. The add-on strengthens Arxis' Mechanical Components segment by adding MTI's elastomeric diaphragm, seal assembly and high-precision EDM capabilities to support mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.
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January 9, 2026
- Buyer
- The Blackhawk Group, New State Capital Partners
- Target
- Silver Sky Aviation
- Seller
- Aaron McCarty (owner and founder of Silver Sky Aviation)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Alaska, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Blackhawk Group, a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners, has acquired Silver Sky Aviation of Wasilla, Alaska, expanding TBG's Performance Center Network into Alaska. The acquisition adds a sixth Performance Center location and strengthens TBG's turboprop maintenance and performance capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
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January 8, 2026
- Buyer
- NTC Group, Inc., AEA Private Debt, Regions Capital Markets (Regions Bank)
- Target
- Tenax Aerospace
- Seller
- Bain Capital Credit (Bain Capital)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
NTC Group completed a refinancing and buyout of junior capital that consolidates its ownership of Tenax Aerospace to approximately 80%, ending Bain Capital Credit’s investment. The transaction included new junior capital led by AEA Private Debt and senior debt facilities arranged by Regions Capital Markets to support Tenax’s next phase of growth.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- AxioAero Group, CORE Industrial Partners
- Target
- Airway Aerospace LLC
- Seller
- Joe Ferrer, Jackie Ferrer
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
AxioAero Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners, has acquired Airway Aerospace LLC, an FAA-, EASA- and CAA UK-certified aircraft component repair station based in Doral, Florida. The add-on strengthens AxioAero's aerospace MRO platform by adding Airway's component repair capabilities and certifications, expanding service coverage across commercial, cargo, and defense aviation markets.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- ATL Partners, A&M Capital Strategic Investments (AMCSI / A&M Capital)
- Target
- SkyMark Companies, Rampmaster
- Seller
- Sky Island Capital, Rampmaster owners (Watkins family: Owen Watkins and Daniel Watkins)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
ATL Partners has acquired SkyMark Companies and Rampmaster and will combine the two businesses into a global specialty vehicle equipment platform focused on aviation refueling and ground support equipment. A&M Capital Strategic Investments completed a minority investment alongside ATL; both management teams will retain leadership roles and meaningful equity stakes in the combined company. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Pan Am Flight Academy, Acorn Capital Management
- Target
- Alliance Aviation, Inc.
- Seller
- Federico Flores
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pan Am Flight Academy, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management, has acquired Alliance Aviation, a Part 142 flight training organization. Alliance will operate as a division of Pan Am under the continued leadership of owner Federico Flores, strengthening Pan Am’s simulator-based training capabilities and expanding its reach in Latin America.
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January 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Sabel Systems Technology Solutions
- Target
- Centil
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has acquired Centil to strengthen its digital engineering and space-domain capabilities, particularly in DevSecOps and CI/CD product development for defense and commercial space customers. The deal is Sabel's second acquisition since Sagewind Capital made a majority investment in the company in October; legal and financial advisers for the deal were named in the announcement.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Capitol Meridian Partners, Stellex Capital Management
- Target
- Beaufort
- Seller
- Survitec
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Capitol Meridian Partners and Stellex Capital Management completed their carve-out acquisition of Beaufort, Survitec’s aerospace and defense survival equipment division, establishing Beaufort as an independent survival technologies platform. The transaction provides long-term private equity backing to accelerate growth and innovation, with plans for portfolio expansion, operational investment, and potential strategic acquisitions.
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January 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Spartan Aerospace Group, The Edgewater Funds
- Target
- B&B Airparts
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spartan Aerospace Group, a vertically integrated aerospace manufacturing holding company backed by The Edgewater Funds, acquired B&B Airparts. The acquisition closed on January 5, 2026.
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January 5, 2026
- Buyer
- AE Industrial Partners, LP
- Target
- L3Harris Technologies (Space Propulsion, Power and Electronics Units), Rocketdyne
- Seller
- L3Harris Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AE Industrial Partners, LP has finalized the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies’ space propulsion, power and electronics units and is launching the acquired operations as an independent company named Rocketdyne. L3Harris will retain a minority stake and continue as a strategic partner, with the investment focused on scaling technologies such as the RL10 rocket engine, in-space propulsion thrusters, and nuclear power/energy solutions for space applications.
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- Buyer
- Falfurrias Management Partners
- Target
- John H. Northrop & Associates, Coherent Technical Services, EXPANSIA Group
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Falfurrias Management Partners advised by McGuireWoods merged John H. Northrop & Associates, Coherent Technical Services and EXPANSIA Group to create a new national defense technology platform serving U.S. government defense agencies and commercial partners. The combined company will deliver digital engineering, modeling & simulation and advanced fabrication and employs more than 525 professionals across key defense hubs in the United States.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- McNally Capital, Rob Wilson
- Target
- Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd.
- Seller
- Chris Carson (Managing Partner and Owner of ATS)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
McNally Capital has acquired Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd. (ATS), a Texas-headquartered provider of PT6A turboprop engine MRO and aftermarket services, marking the first investment from McNally Capital Fund III. As part of the transaction, Johannesburg-based TEMRO will join ATS as a wholly owned operating subsidiary and industry executive Rob Wilson will serve as Executive Chairman to support scaling and capability expansion.
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