AAR sells AAR Landing Gear Overhaul business to GA Telesis
Buyer: GA Telesis
AAR's Landing Gear Overhaul (LGO) business, reported within its Repair, Engineering, and Software segment
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Buyer: GA Telesis
AAR's Landing Gear Overhaul (LGO) business, reported within its Repair, Engineering, and Software segment
Seller: Safran
Safran Electronics & Defense's electromechanical actuation business in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including long-term customer agreements for Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation systems
a provider of enterprise-wide cybersecurity services for Federal agencies
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
An energy services system integration business in Viasat's communication services segment, fixed services and other business line.
Buyer: Stonepeak
A provider of advanced aerospace and industrial forged products, including seamless rolled rings and assembled fan modules.
Backed by Washington Harbour Partners
Specialized software development firm for mission-critical cyber solutions to the Intelligence and Defense Communities
Seller: Compro Computer Services · Backed by Sagewind Capital
Compro's Radar Simulation Division in Dallas, Texas, including its Radar Toolkit (RTK).
A U.S. shipbuilder supporting commercial and government shipbuilding in Philadelphia's Navy Yard
Seller: W International SC, LLC and Vivid Empire SC
A South Carolina-based complex metal fabricator specializing in the manufacture of shipbuilding structures, modules and assemblies
A provider of image generation software and complex databases enabling live-virtual-constructive training, mission rehearsal, sensor exploitation and command and control for full-flight aircraft simulators.
Seller: BlueHalo Holdings Parent · Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Provider of capabilities in Space, C-UAS and Autonomous Systems, Electronic Warfare and Cyber, and AI/ML.
Buyer: Tex-Tech Industries · Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Related platform: FMI Industries
Multidirectional reinforced composites for high-temperature uses such as thermal protection systems, re-entry vehicle nose tips, and rocket motor throats and nozzles
Developer of advanced RF and electro-mechanical solutions, including RF rotary joints and rotating subsystems
Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Buyer now known as: Quantum Sky
A Washington, D.C. area firm providing expert bid and proposal development consulting and support
Buyer: Teledyne Technologies
Optical Systems business known under the Qioptiq brand, based in Northern Wales, UK, and the U.S.-based Advanced Electronic Systems business.
Satellite design, development and manufacture; BlackSky's 50% joint venture with Thales Alenia Space, whose satellites BlackSky procures to operate its business.
Seller: ShoreView Industries
a supplier of high-reliability defense electronics supporting the secure, high-speed transmission, storage, and processing of data for aircraft, shipboard, ground and space applications
Buyer: Branford Castle Partners · Backed by J.F. Lehman & Company
Situational awareness solutions, including LED lighting products and night vision imaging systems
Designs and manufactures microelectronic circuits, optoelectronic components, and sensor and display assemblies.
Designs and manufactures high-performance electronic passive components and subsystems, including magnetic components and busbars, for healthcare and industrial end-markets.
Buyer: BWX Technologies
A provider of advanced specialty materials, fabrication and high-strength alloy manufacturing, including depleted uranium engineered products.
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
Hexcel's Austrian operations; the Neumarkt plant has produced composite materials for the global industrial market, including prepregs for wind energy.
Seller: Trivest Partners
Florida transportation engineering firm providing planning, design, and management services for transportation, civil, and structural engineering projects.
Designs and manufactures proprietary in-cabin power and entertainment components and subsystems for business jets.
Seller: AE Industrial Partners, LP
Diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
Seller: Pine Island Capital Partners, Bain Capital's Private Credit Group and Compass Partners Capital
Supplier of complex precision components for mission-critical applications in aerospace, defense, space, semiconductor and other high-requirements end markets
Buyer: an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital
A global aviation services company providing aftermarket, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), and distribution solutions to the aviation and defense industries.
a global provider of highly engineered products, differentiated industrial technologies and innovative solutions
Designs and manufactures power distribution solutions for mission-critical systems.
A digital engineering enterprise headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, serving the Air Force, Army, Space Force, Marine Corps and other defense and commercial customers.
Buyer: Thales Defense & Security
Seller: Mill Hill Capital · Backed by GenNx360 Capital Partners
FAA/CAA/EASA-approved repair station focused on auxiliary power units (APUs), based in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Seller: Mill Hill Capital · Backed by GenNx360 Capital Partners
FAA/CAA/EASA-approved repair station for the repair and overhaul of avionics, instruments, radios and accessories, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina
Delivers cloud migration, adoption, and transformation capabilities, coupled with customer relationships across the DoD and intelligence communities
Buyer: Fairbanks Morse Defense · Backed by Arcline Investment Management
Propellers and waterjets for naval applications, and marine handling systems for the deployment and recovery of manned and unmanned craft from naval vessels.
Seller: FF3 Holdings, L.P. and other sellers
Supplier of highly customized power conversion and networking solutions to aerospace and defense markets
Digital transformation and modernization, solving complex supply chain and logistics challenges for Federal and State Governments as well as Fortune 200 companies
Engineering company that develops and delivers high-performance RF hardware and software defined technologies for national security missions
Backed by Madison Dearborn Partners
A firm operating in the U.S defense industry, known for its advancements in navigation and autonomous systems
Buyer: Lead-Risk Millenia
a government contractor providing services in data security and operations for Army, Navy and Intelligence Community clients
Seller: undisclosed
Backed by Bluestone Investment Partners
a Tucson, Arizona-based provider of high-performance computing systems and software solutions
Backed by Liberty Hall Capital Partners
a provider of solutions to optimize civil and military aviation training operations
Backed by American Industrial Partners
Vertically integrated simulation and engineering through serial production manufacturer with additive manufacturing and CNC capabilities, based in Statesville, NC.
Seller: Morpheus Data's equity holders, including SAIC
One of SAIC's unconsolidated venture investments, which sold all its outstanding equity, including SAIC's equity investment
Provider of services and solutions for rotating equipment to the power, oil & gas, industrial and aerospace markets
A defense technology company that develops next generation open architecture mission solutions.
Backed by CORE Industrial Partners
a provider of precision machining and assembly services with an expertise in Swiss machining
Backed by Carlyle
A provider of engine component repair and other value-added engine aftermarket services for U.S. and international customers.
Backed by CORE Industrial Partners
a provider of micro precision stamping
a missile defense and space systems technology business based in Huntsville, Alabama
Seller: Capewell Aerial Systems
Designs, manufactures and distributes emergency descent devices, personnel and cargo parachute products, heavy airdrop platforms, and other highly-engineered products.
Developer of a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain, including the Stillwater magnet facility and the Round Top Project
Seller: public shareholders
Vehicle specialist based in Plymouth, Michigan, with military and civilian customers
A spacecraft developer focused on specialized missions for national security space customers
Backed by Carlyle, Insight Partners and JMI Equity
A logistics intelligence platform whose catalog spans 100 million parts and 400 million parts attributes used by the U.S. Federal Government.
Seller: Chequers Capital
an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of high-mix / low-volume, high-specification and mission-critical printed circuit boards (PCBs)
Backed by Washington Harbour Partners
Cyber automation company building software products that scale cyber capabilities
Manufacturer of specialty propulsion tanks for space and defense applications.
Seller: Behrman Capital
Producer and supplier of mission-critical connectivity solutions for the defense and aerospace end markets
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
A provider of high-end engineering and management support services for mission critical programs within key federal defense agencies.
Backed by Carlyle, Insight Partners and JMI Equity
A software supply chain risk visibility platform that analyzes binaries, firmware, operational technology and IoT software.
Seller: Razor’s Edge
Next-generation digital signal processing, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity provider built to counter near-peer threats.
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
Unusual Machines sells first-person-view video goggles for drone pilots, drones, parts and related equipment to the consumer marketplace; Red Cat had owned a 46% interest.
Seller: AAI Holdings
Designs, develops and manufactures highly engineered avionics interface solutions.
Backed by Madison Dearborn Partners
Engineering, data analytics and digital integration company for space, air dominance and connected battlespace missions
An international manufacturer of aerospace products and the world’s third-largest landing gear manufacturer
Buyer: Signia Aerospace
Backed by Carlyle, Insight Partners and JMI Equity
An AI technology company, born out of the University of Cambridge, that extracts and aggregates multi-tier supplier networks and generates automated bills of material.
Buyer: ESCO Technologies · Backed by Advent International
provider of mission-critical signature and power management solutions for submarines and surface ships for the US and UK naval defense markets
Backed by Washington Harbour Partners
Provider of bespoke cybersecurity products and services across various domains
Buyer: Airbus SE
Spirit's businesses that perform its supply contracts with Airbus, including the Kinston, St. Nazaire and Casablanca sites and A220 and A350 work packages
Seller: Spirit AeroSystems public shareholders
Aerostructures maker for commercial airplanes, defense platforms and business/regional jets
Provider of innovative and intuitive mission and enterprise software solutions to the DoD and Intelligence Community.
Seller: Verocel owners
Buyer: Honeywell
high-reliability radio frequency technologies for defense and space
Backed by Falfurrias Capital Partners
A cyber operations firm which specializes in solving the Nation’s most difficult problems across the cyber domain.
Seller: FlightWave Aerospace Systems
Assets used in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling long range, AI-powered UAVs for commercial use (the Edge 130 long-endurance VTOL fixed-wing system).
Backed by Capitol Meridian Partners
provider of full spectrum cyber operations solutions and services
Seller: AE Industrial Partners
Global supplier of Engineering Research & Development services for the commercial aerospace, defense, space, marine and industrial verticals
Seller: PAR Technology
Delivers services and solutions in strategic mission areas, including real-time communications and mobile situational awareness for a range of government customers.
Seller: Xwing
Autonomy division of Xwing, developer of the Superpilot autonomous flight technology for aviation
Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Buyer now known as: Quantum Sky
A provider of end-to-end managed cybersecurity services to U.S. federal agencies and organizations
Seller: Ultra Electronics · Backed by Advent International
A designer and manufacturer of reactor protection systems, neutron monitoring systems, radiation monitoring systems, and temperature and pressure sensors.
Buyer: Cerberus Capital Management
Hypersonic and defense test systems, now operating as North Wind, a supplier of hypersonic and RDT&E systems and services.
Buyer: FTAI Aviation
Backed by CORE Industrial Partners
a provider of specialty deep and shallow drawn stamping
Provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, modification, flight training, logistics support and supply chain management services to the U.S. Government.
a government technology solutions provider
Manufactures complex test and measurement solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense end markets.
A managed compliance, security, and IT provider for companies serving the Defense Industrial Base.
A developer of digital flight control, flight guidance and vehicle management systems for civil manned and unmanned aircraft, based in Munich, Germany
Backed by Arcline Investment Management
Designs and manufactures RF and microwave components, including isolators, circulators, adaptors, and terminations.
Global leader in airspace security whose counter-drone systems detect, track, identify and, where permitted, mitigate drones
Seller: Bren-Tronics Holdings
Manufacturer of rechargeable batteries and portable power solutions for military and defense applications
Buyer: SES Techcom
Joint ventures performing maintenance and operations services for the European Space Agency, in which Space NV held 48% and 52% stakes
Backed by AE Industrial Partners
Provider of cloud-based services and cyber solutions to the national security community, based in Herndon, Virginia
Seller: GKN Aerospace
Backed by Sagewind Capital
An electronic warfare company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with over 47 years of experience developing and delivering EW capabilities.
a provider of expert management and technical consulting services for federal and large industrial clients focused on nuclear programs and projects
a provider of digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies
Modern technology and data-focused, advanced software engineering firm
Provider of SIGINT (signals intelligence) and EW (electronic warfare) products
A provider of advanced optical components, assemblies and systems.
Maintenance, repair and overhaul services on mission-critical military platforms, including engine, accessory and propeller services for C-130 and similar aircraft.
Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Buyer now known as: Quantum Sky
A software development and systems engineering firm deeply embedded in long-term, space missions for NASA and international space programs
Business that strengthened Epiq's high-performance RF capabilities
Buyer: Affiliate of Kanders & Company
Australia-based leader in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness
Buyer: Alive Telecommunications · Backed by Warburg Pincus
Two antenna brands of Infinite Electronics
Backed by Bluestone Investment Partners
a developer of open-source technology, including the IronClad and Whisper products for flight autonomy and edge communications
A provider of simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning, and reliable operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants.
A Jacksonville-based fittings and assembled components manufacturer
Seller: Native American Pride Constructors
Rights to sale and production of the CornerShot firearms and surveillance technology, plus overseas munitions brokering leads
Backed by Falfurrias Capital Partners
A custom software development firm that specializes in serving the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Buyer: Ingersoll Rand
A designer and producer of solutions for biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and medical device markets and a supplier for the space industry.
Seller: Holders of the minority interests in KTT Core
The remaining 9.95 percent of the capital stock of KTT Core, the Kratos subsidiary that includes Florida Turbine Technologies, a turbomachinery design and manufacturing company.
Backed by Bluestone Investment Partners
a provider of advanced training and simulation solutions, based in Orlando, Florida
Seller: GaAs Labs
Solid-State Power Amplifiers and Block Upconverters for the satellite communications market
Designs and manufactures underwater sensors for environmental, energy, construction and defense applications.
Seller: Stack Metallurgical Group
Hot Isostatic Pressing services operator in Albany, Oregon with the largest high-pressure HIP vessels in North America.
Seller: ManTech · Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
ManTech's DARPA, Office of the Secretary of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office and select National Reconnaissance Office technical advisory services programs
Backed by Artemis Capital Partners
Specialty advanced materials manufacturer of optical window and mirror systems in sapphire, glass and fused silica
Manufacturer of hydrazine, based in Lake Charles, Louisiana
A provider of satellite-based time and location services that complement and protect GPS and other GNSS systems.
Provider of aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul support services for complex engine components, as well as engine and airframe accessories, across commercial and military applications.
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
Substantially all of VSE's Federal and Defense segment operating assets, sold in two transactions with two buyers.
Buyer: Undisclosed buyer
wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems United Kingdom
Backed by Behrman Capital
ISO9100-registered manufacturer of high-reliability electrical cables and harnesses for military ground vehicles and other ruggedized applications
Backed by Highlander Partners
Maker of drone defeat and countermeasure technologies, including the Dronebuster counter-unmanned aircraft system (c-UAS) jammer.
Backed by CORE Industrial Partners
an on-demand digital manufacturing services company, then listed on the NYSE
Backed by Trive Capital
Aviation and aerospace machining and design business; the buyer says it expands its design and manufacturing capabilities
Seller: Arlington Capital Partners
A provider of differentiated products and solutions to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community
Develops customized high-performance industrial and scientific cameras for applications where image quality is of paramount importance.
Buyer: CBRE Group
A provider of preventative maintenance, base support operations and facilities maintenance for the U.S. federal government
Seller: Honeywell International
Exclusive perpetual license and key assets to support the Boeing 737NG/777 Cockpit Displays and Legacy Displays product lines.
Related platform: Keel
Acquired alongside Merrill Technologies Group and merged with Pegasus Steel to form Keel, a manufacturer of complex structures for Navy, Army and Air Force programs
Related platform: Keel
Acquired alongside Metal Trades and merged with Pegasus Steel to form Keel, a manufacturer of complex structures for Navy, Army and Air Force programs
Makes proprietary aircraft bearings and components, wheels and brakes, aerostructures, and safe and arming solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries
a provider of mission-critical, rotable components to the aftermarket commercial aviation industry
Backed by Searchlight Capital Partners
US contract manufacturer of custom-made plastic and industrial fabric products for military and high-end markets, in Monrovia, California
Buyer: One Equity Partners
Leaders in engineered spring and precision metal component manufacturing, progressive stamping, micro-stamping, and fine blanking, part of Barnes' Motion Control Solutions unit.
Backed by Liberty Hall Capital Partners
merged with Comply365 to create a provider of compliance, safety and data intelligence technologies
Seller: Illuminate Operations · Backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP
A provider of all-source intelligence gathering, analysis, and systems development solutions for national security missions.
Related platform: Kinetic Engine Systems
Acquired to form Kinetic Engine Systems, a platform for precision aerospace and defense engine components
Related platform: Kinetic Engine Systems
Acquired to form Kinetic Engine Systems, a platform for precision aerospace and defense engine components
Related platform: Kinetic Engine Systems
Acquired to form Kinetic Engine Systems, a platform for precision aerospace and defense engine components
Buyer: Colt CZ Group
2024: the largest disclosed price is Boeing's $8.3 billion for Spirit AeroSystems Holdings
The largest disclosed prices announced in 2024.
Source: company, investor and government releases and SEC filings.