Enlightenment Capital sells Agile Defense to Maximus
The cash purchase price is $660 million, with potential additional contingent consideration tied to performance objectives.
- Target
- Agile Defense
- Seller
- Enlightenment Capital
- Source
- maximus.com
Aerospace & Defense
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Monday, October 19
1 dealTuesday, October 6
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
BDT & MSD Partners buys majority stake in Sunrise Senior Living
Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen, the operator has built a portfolio of luxury, hospitality-oriented senior living communities.
- Target
- Sunrise Senior Living
- Sponsor
- BDT & MSD Partners
- Source
- seniorhousingnews.com
Thursday, October 1
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Blackstone forms Falcata with TSC and Applied Systems Engineering, Inc.
The new defense platform pairs complementary interceptor guidance-chain technologies to expand America’s interceptor industrial base against inexpensive aerial threats.
- Target
- TSC and Applied Systems Engineering
- Sponsor
- Blackstone
- Source
- blackstone.com
Monday, September 14
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
TMC acquires WBQ Design & Engineering
The Florida firm brings public transportation clients including FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and Central Florida Expressway Authority.
- Target
- WBQ Design & Engineering
- Backed by
- Grovecourt Capital Partners
- Source
- finance.yahoo.com
Thursday, August 27
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Inspirit Equity acquires Valiant O&M
The carve-out creates a standalone government facility-services platform serving hospitals, medical facilities, research laboratories and other critical infrastructure under long-term contracts in the U.S. and abroad.
- Target
- Valiant O&M
- Sponsor
- Inspirit Equity
- Source
- PR Newswire
Monday, August 10
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
LEHR adds Hall Public Safety and Parr Public Safety Equipment
The acquisitions add mobile vehicle upfitting and tactical equipment capabilities to LEHR’s national network of more than 45 locations.
- Target
- Hall Public Safety and Parr Public Safety Equipment
- Backed by
- Broadwing Capital
- Source
- citybiz.co
Thursday, August 6
2 dealsPlatformAerospace & Defense
Verix Equity Partners backs Syntasa
The sovereign AI platform brings AI capabilities to customer-controlled data, serving defense, intelligence, and commercial enterprises while keeping sensitive information in-house.
- Target
- Syntasa
- Sponsor
- Verix Equity Partners
- Source
- citybiz.co
Add-onAerospace & Defense
Industrial Control Solutions adds Modern Instrument Company
Brings a Southern California-based provider of temperature uniformity surveys and ISO-accredited calibration services for aerospace and industrial manufacturers into the LDR Partners-backed ICS platform.
- Target
- Modern Instrument
- Backed by
- LDR Partners
- Source
- PR Newswire
Tuesday, August 4
2 dealsMergerAerospace & Defense
Veritas Capital merges Steampunk with MetroStar Systems
The merger creates a force multiplier by combining MetroStar's AI-enabled digital transformation with Steampunk's user-centered Design Intelligence for government clients.
- Target
- Steampunk
- Sponsor
- Veritas Capital
- Source
- finance.yahoo.com
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Axum Capital Partners acquires BARCODE hydration brand
NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama joins the brand and new owner Axum to accelerate growth in the better-for-you hydration market.
- Target
- BARCODE
- Sponsor
- Axum Capital Partners
- Source
- citybiz.co
Monday, August 3
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
McNally Capital backs TENICA Global Solutions
The company supports the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense from its headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia.
- Target
- TENICA Global Solutions
- Sponsor
- McNally Capital
- Source
- mcnallycapital.com
Tuesday, July 28
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
BC Partners backs InfoRLife
Founded in 2002 as a division of Italy’s ACS Dobfar, the Swiss CDMO specializes in ready-to-use IV infusion bags and operates from three sites in Switzerland, Romania, and Tunisia.
- Target
- InfoRLife
- Sponsor
- BC Partners
- Source
- bcpartners.com
Monday, July 27
4 dealsPlatformAerospace & Defense
Capitol Meridian Partners backs RH Aero Systems
The Mason, Ohio company supplies over 100,000 OEM-licensed maintenance tools and lifecycle services to airlines, OEMs, MROs, and defense operators across 26 service centers.
- Target
- RH Aero Systems
- Sponsor
- Capitol Meridian Partners
- Source
- citybiz.co
Add-onAerospace & Defense
RKD Group acquires creative agency Whiteboard
Adds conceptual creative capabilities to RKD Group's omnichannel fundraising platform, which serves over 250 nonprofits such as Susan G. Komen and The Salvation Army.
- Target
- Whiteboard
- Backed by
- Incline Equity Partners
- Source
- PR Newswire
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Carlyle adds NSA encryption platform with Secturion Systems
The company’s high-speed encryptors carry the NSA’s Type 1 certification and are deployed to secure top-secret data in U.S. defense and intelligence operations.
- Target
- Secturion Systems
- Sponsor
- Carlyle
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. acquires Luxfer Holdings PLC
The all-cash take-private transaction provides the advanced materials maker with long-term capital for innovation, capacity expansion, and complementary acquisitions.
- Target
- Luxfer Holdings
- Sponsor
- Wynnchurch Capital
- Source
- finance.yahoo.com
Tuesday, July 21
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Bluestone backs Delphinus Engineering
The U.S. Navy maintenance and modernization contractor plans to invest in technical capabilities and pursue acquisitions across the maritime defense market.
- Target
- Delphinus Engineering
- Source
- PR Newswire
Monday, July 20
1 dealBGF exits Walker Precision Engineering to Karman
The $94 million deal gives Karman a European manufacturing footprint across Scotland, England and Poland.
- Target
- Walker Precision Engineering
- Seller
- BGF
- Source
- finance.yahoo.com
Thursday, July 16
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Machine Sciences acquires Kittyhawk
The California company provides hot isostatic pressing for components used in aerospace, defense, space and power generation.
- Target
- Kittyhawk
- Backed by
- Viking Global
- Seller
- Trive Capital
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Wednesday, July 15
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
ADC Aerospace adds Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corporation
The add-on brings a manufacturer of aluminum and zinc die castings for aerospace, defense, and medical equipment to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering
- Backed by
- GreyLion
- Source
- Business Wire
Tuesday, July 14
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
ICE USA adds Southeastern Land Company
The deal adds right-of-way and easement acquisition capabilities, broadening the Godspeed Capital-backed engineering platform's project delivery lifecycle for government infrastructure clients.
- Target
- Southeastern Land
- Backed by
- Godspeed Capital
- Source
- lasvegassun.com
Thursday, July 9
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Talon Precision acquires B & A Company
The 1973-founded, Milford, Connecticut-based precision machining firm supplies tight tolerance components for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, establishing Talon Precision's platform in the sector.
- Target
- B & A
- Source
- Business Wire
Wednesday, July 8
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Arlington Capital Partners Launches Highwater
The platform investment centers on naval services platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Highwater
- Sponsor
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Source
- arlingtoncap.com
Monday, July 6
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
EQT acquires Orikan as platform investment
The platform investment centers on an Australian parking management and technology company serving municipalities, universities and commercial operators, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Orikan
- Sponsor
- EQT
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Wednesday, July 1
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Novaria Group acquires Avantus Aerospace
Avantus products are embedded on virtually every major commercial, business jet, and defense aircraft platform, serving over 1,600 customers with more than 25 million units delivered annually.
- Target
- Avantus Aerospace
- Backed by
- Arcline Investment Management
- Source
- PR Newswire
Monday, June 29
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Gladstone Investment Corporation agrees to acquire Extrude Hone
Extrude Hone provides precision surface-finishing technologies for aerospace, automotive, heavy industrial and energy customers.
- Target
- Extrude Hone
- Sponsor
- Gladstone Investment
- Source
- stocktitan.net
Wednesday, June 24
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Daida adds Scan-Optics
The deal brings a 55-year-old document processing operation with a 32,000-square-foot secure facility in Connecticut, deepening Daida's density among government and regulated-industry clients in the Northeast.
- Target
- Scan-Optics
- Backed by
- HiGro Group
- Source
- Business Wire
Monday, June 22
2 dealsBooz Allen acquires Ultra Mission Solutions for $720 million
The Austin-based defense technology business, part of Advent-backed Cobham Ultra Group, develops mission-critical software, encryption, and edge-compute products for national security missions and employs roughly 220 people.
- Target
- Ultra Mission Solutions
- Seller
- Advent
- Source
- newsroom.boozallen.com
Shield AI acquires Aechelon Technology from Sagewind Capital
The deal combines Aechelon's high-fidelity simulation and synthetic reality technology with Shield AI's Hivemind AI pilot to create a closed-loop cycle for manned-unmanned teaming.
- Target
- Aechelon Technology
- Seller
- Sagewind
- Source
- Business Wire
Thursday, June 18
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
EQT agrees to acquire Exolaunch
The Germany-based space logistics company has deployed more than 790 satellites across 47 missions and supports satellite operators with launch mission management, integration and deployment technology.
- Target
- Exolaunch
- Sponsor
- EQT
- Source
- PR Newswire
Wednesday, June 17
4 dealsAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Belmont Medical Technologies closes Arcos acquisition
The add-on brings BloodNav and Burn Navigator clinical decision-support software to the Audax-backed platform, complementing its rapid infuser with massive transfusion protocol performance improvement and EMR integration.
- Target
- Arcos
- Backed by
- Audax Private Equity
- Source
- PR Newswire
Add-onAerospace & Defense
Aptus Aero adds E.M.C. Aerospace
Adds a North Miami Beach Part 145 repair station serving global passenger, cargo and military customers to the Stephens-backed platform, marking its second add-on this year.
- Target
- E.M.C. Aerospace
- Backed by
- Stephens
- Source
- lasvegassun.com
Add-onAerospace & Defense
Allvia adds Smith Communication Partners
The add-on adds operating density to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement and integration details still limited.
- Target
- Smith Communication Partners
- Backed by
- Trinity Hunt
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Arcline acquires AstroNova for $272 million
The transaction takes the West Warwick, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of flight-deck printers and product-identification systems private, expanding Arcline’s presence in aerospace and industrial labeling.
- Target
- AstroNova
- Sponsor
- Arcline
- Source
- ca.finance.yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 16
5 dealsAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Space Age Electronics adds SprinkGuard
The transaction adds a manufacturer of specialty fire sprinkler protection products to Space Age Electronics' fire and life safety platform, which serves over 1,000 fire systems integrators across the United States.
- Target
- SprinkGuard
- Backed by
- DelCam Capital
- Source
- PR Newswire
Add-onAerospace & Defense
Principal Mineral adds Isola Group
The add-on brings a manufacturer of copper-clad laminates and dielectric prepregs for printed circuit boards to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Isola Group
- Backed by
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Source
- PR Newswire
Add-onAerospace & Defense
Residence adds GateMaker
The add-on brings a 360-degree influencer marketing agency focused on paid, earned and owned creator relationships to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- GateMaker
- Backed by
- Gemspring
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Add-onAerospace & Defense
xFact adds Stonewall Solutions
The add-on brings a provider of software and services to public-sector customers to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Stonewall Solutions
- Backed by
- Renovus
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
PlatformAerospace & Defense
CVC acquires prosthetic maker WillowWood
The Ohio-based manufacturer, founded by a bilateral amputee, has pioneered the gel liner and launched 18 new products since 2021, serving amputees and prosthetists from two U.S. facilities.
- Target
- WillowWood
- Sponsor
- CVC
- Seller
- Blue Sea Capital, Management
- Source
- cvc.com
Monday, June 15
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
GALT Aerospace adds North Star Scientific
The add-on brings an engineering and technology company serving aerospace and defense markets to the platform, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- North Star Scientific
- Backed by
- Godspeed Capital
- Source
- Business Wire
Thursday, June 11
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Advanced Integration Technology acquires Futuramic Tool & Engineering
Adds a 70-year-old family-owned full-service engineering and fabrication provider with a 600,000-square-foot facility in Warren, Michigan, to the Onex-backed aerospace automation platform.
- Target
- Futuramic Tool & Engineering
- Backed by
- Onex Partners
- Source
- GlobeNewswire
Tuesday, June 9
2 dealsAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Tyto Athene, LLC adds Ready Support Services, LLC
The deal brings enterprise service management, hybrid cloud operations and ServiceNow expertise for Intelligence Community and national security agency customers.
- Target
- Ready Support Services
- Backed by
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Source
- PR Newswire
PlatformAerospace & Defense
South Street Partners buys Crystal Springs Resort
Spanning 1,400 acres in Sussex County, New Jersey, the four-season property serves leisure travelers, golfers and event planners near New York City.
- Target
- Crystal Springs Resort
- Sponsor
- South Street Partners
- Source
- PR Newswire
Monday, June 8
3 dealsPlatformAerospace & Defense
Godspeed Capital backs JP Donovan space infrastructure platform
Based in Rockledge, Florida, the company provides construction, engineering, fabrication and precision machining for government and commercial space programs.
- Target
- JP Donovan
- Sponsor
- Godspeed Capital
- Source
- Business Wire
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Arcline Investment Management acquires Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
The $535 million delisting transaction centers on a Mobile, Alabama aircraft-engine manufacturer serving owners, operators and OEM customers in general aviation.
- Target
- Continental Aerospace Technologies
- Source
- PR Newswire
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Bain Capital buys majority stake in FDH Aero
The majority investment gives the industrial portfolio exposure to aftermarket parts distribution, logistics and supply-chain services for commercial and military aircraft operators.
- Target
- FDH Aero
- Sponsor
- Bain Capital
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Thursday, June 4
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
ATC Group adds Aero Controls to aviation MRO platform
Brings a Seattle-based FAA-certified component repair provider with three locations and commercial aviation customers into the AE Industrial Partners-backed MRO platform.
- Target
- Aero Controls
- Backed by
- AE Industrial Partners
- Source
- Business Wire
Tuesday, June 2
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
Arxis adds MagCanica
Arxis acquired MagCanica Inc., a designer and manufacturer of non-contact, high-precision torque sensors for high-performance rotating systems. The add-on gives Arxis technology complementary to its military flexible driveshaft capabilities and will sit within the company’s Electronic Components segment, serving aerospace and defense demand for real-time monitoring of rotating systems. MagCanica was previously owned by its founders and employees, while Arxis is backed by Arcline Investment Management.
- Target
- MagCanica
- Backed by
- Arcline Investment
- Source
- PR Newswire
Monday, June 1
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
Metatron Private Equity acquires Green Circuits
The platform investment centers on the target's operating business, with transaction terms undisclosed in the announcement.
- Target
- Green Circuits
- Seller
- Evolve Capital
- Source
- PR Newswire
Friday, May 22
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
ONE Bow River National Defense Fund acquires PteroDynamics
Creates a platform investment for ONE Bow River National Defense Fund around PteroDynamics and its operating business.
- Target
- PteroDynamics
- Sponsor
- ONE Bow River
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Thursday, May 21
1 dealKKR sells CIRCOR Aerospace to Parker Hannifin
Valued at $2.55 billion, the aerospace division serves commercial aerospace and defense markets with fluid control, pneumatic, electromechanical and actuation components.
- Target
- CIRCOR Aerospace
- Seller
- KKR
- Source
- Business Wire
Monday, May 18
1 dealAdd-onAerospace & Defense
FortyAU adds Ronin Consulting
Adds Ronin Consulting to FortyAU, giving the platform another operating asset under FortyAU's ownership.
- Target
- Ronin Consulting
- Backed by
- ASH
- Source
- themiddlemarket.com
Wednesday, May 13
1 dealGenNx360 sells Precision Aviation Group to VSE
The $2.03 billion cash-and-equity transaction, which includes an earnout of up to $125 million, gives VSE a global aviation MRO platform with 29 locations and over 1,000 employees.
- Target
- Precision Aviation Group
- Source
- Business Wire
Tuesday, May 12
2 dealsPlatformAerospace & Defense
TA Associates acquires Govineer Solutions
The municipal-software platform serves more than 2,300 towns, municipalities, and special districts across 43 states and aims to develop an AI-powered operating system for local governments.
- Target
- Govineer Solutions
- Sponsor
- TA Associates
- Seller
- Peterson Partners
- Source
- ta.com
PlatformAerospace & Defense
South Street Securities Holdings acquires Lime Funding
With Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank providing liquidity and GreensLedge Advisors overseeing issuance, the conduit funds loans to corporate and institutional borrowers through asset-backed commercial paper.
- Target
- Lime Funding
- Source
- GlobeNewswire
Monday, May 11
2 dealsSatair acquires Unical Aviation from Platinum Equity
The acquisition adds a global used serviceable material platform and aircraft storage and disassembly capability that was rebuilt over four years under Platinum Equity.
- Target
- Unical Aviation
- Seller
- Platinum Equity
- Source
- PR Newswire
PlatformAerospace & Defense
Tinicum and Blackstone consortium acquires Senior
The recommended offer pulls a FTSE 250 aerospace and defence component manufacturer off the London market, giving the consortium a global engineering platform in high-technology components.
- Target
- Senior
- Sponsors
- Tinicum, Blackstone
- Source
- goodwinlaw.com
Wednesday, May 6
2 dealsPlatformAerospace & Defense
L Squared Capital acquires Aerospace and Defense Platform
Operating executive Philip Gunn, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former Raptor Scientific business-development lead, will drive buy-and-build investments in strategic programs, critical component technology, and modeling, simulation, test and training.
- Target
- Aerospace and Defense Platform
- Sponsor
- L Squared Capital Partners
- Source
- kulrtv.marketminute.com
Add-onAerospace & Defense
NextPoint Group adds UScontracting
NextPoint is backed by Godspeed Capital and provides technology and mission-enablement solutions to intelligence and defense customers.
- Target
- UScontracting
- Backed by
- Godspeed Capital
- Source
- 01net.it
Tuesday, May 5
1 dealPlatformAerospace & Defense
PAI Partners, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento-backed PAI Partners and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento acquires Mecaer Aviation Group
The Italian aerospace group supplies flight-critical systems and cabin interiors to helicopter and business jet OEMs, generating €242 million in 2025 revenue.
- Target
- Mecaer Aviation Group
- Source
- paipartners.com