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AEVEX Aerospace

Solana Beach, California, United States

Designs and delivers autonomous precision strike systems and full-spectrum airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for contested and denied environments, including systems engineering, sensor integration, aircraft modification, mission operations, and intelligence data processing.

Focus Areas
Autonomous strike systems, Navigation & PNT systems, Autonomy / Sensor fusion
Website
aevex.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2020-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

3 buyout

AEVEX Aerospace Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 3 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 3 years for AEVEX Aerospace. 1 2020 1 2024 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • AEVEX to Acquire BlackSea Technologies (Up to $650M) to Expand Maritime Autonomy Capabilities
    August 12, 2026
    Buyer
    AEVEX Corp.
    Target
    BlackSea Technologies
    Industry
    Aerospace & Defense
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    AEVEX signed a definitive agreement to acquire BlackSea Technologies for up to $650 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, including $250 million cash, about $350 million in AEVEX Class A stock, and up to $50 million in performance-based earnout consideration. The deal is expected to close in September 2026 and is intended to expand AEVEX’s multi-domain autonomous systems portfolio by adding unmanned surface and subsea vessel capabilities and scaled domestic manufacturing.

  • AEVEX Aerospace Acquires Veth Research Associates
    October 1, 2024
    Buyer
    AEVEX Aerospace
    Target
    Veth Research Associates (VRA)
    Industry
    Aerospace & Defense
    Location
    Florida, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    AEVEX Aerospace has acquired Veth Research Associates (VRA), a veteran‑owned specialist in navigation, sensor fusion and autonomous systems, to strengthen its capabilities for operating unmanned systems in jammed and GPS‑denied environments. The deal brings VRA’s LYNX vision‑based navigation system and related IP and expertise into AEVEX’s portfolio, enhancing autonomous navigation and decision‑making for DoD and international customers.

  • AEVEX Aerospace Acquires IKHANA Aircraft Services and Geodetics Incorporated
    October 6, 2020
    Buyer
    AEVEX Aerospace
    Target
    IKHANA Aircraft Services, Geodetics Incorporated
    Industry
    Aerospace & Defense
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    AEVEX Aerospace has acquired IKHANA Aircraft Services (Murrieta, CA) and Geodetics Incorporated (San Diego, CA) to broaden its airborne ISR capabilities. The transactions add aircraft engineering, modification and maintenance expertise as well as high-precision PNT, LiDAR mapping and sensor-fusion products to AEVEX's portfolio, supporting both civilian and national security customers.

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Aerospace & Defense Buyers & Acquisitions 3 tracked deals by AEVEX Aerospace. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by AEVEX Aerospace. Acquisitions in Florida 1 tracked deal by AEVEX Aerospace.

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