Aerospace, Defense & Security
In the aerospace, defense and security industry, the competition for increased control of the supply chain — from OEMs to the aftermarket — is a matter of extremely large consolidations. With deals often reaching billions of dollars, making the right investment choice is crucial. Supported by a dedicated sector research team and long-standing relations within the commercial aerospace, defense and security industries, our experienced M&A professionals can help you find and secure the most lucrative deals, providing you with M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services.
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Lauak Group has sold a majority stake to Wipro Infrastructure Engineering
After careful strategic reflection to secure the group’s future, Lauak Group’s shareholders have chosen an industrial partnership, in line with the ongoing consolidation trend in the market. Attracted by opportunities for innovation and international expansion, the Charritton family, founders and long-term shareholders, regard Wipro Infrastructure Engineering as a trusted industrial partner. The historical shareholders remain minority stakeholders, and the current CEO continues to lead Lauak.
Learn moreElectro Optic Systems has acquired the UK interceptor business of MARSS
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX: EOS) has acquired the UK-based interceptor unmanned aerial system business of MARSS Group for US$6.4 million (€5.5 million). The interceptor is a reusable electric drone effector guided by imaging sensors and AI, which EOS will integrate into its counter-drone portfolio for defense and critical infrastructure customers. EOS plans further investment to complete development.
Learn moreHuman design Group has completed a secondary LBO alongside Ciclad and Grand Sud-Ouest Capital
Human design Group has successfully finalized a secondary leveraged buy-out (LBO) alongside its majority shareholder Ciclad and new minority investor Grand Sud-Ouest Capital (GSO Capital). The transaction strengthens the company’s management shareholding, welcomes a new regional private equity partner and enables Ciclad to realize partial liquidity while retaining a majority stake.
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Eric Rumeau
CEO, Mapaero
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The defense industry is fast becoming more collaborative
AVIATION WEEK – Up Front with Stephen Perry: Aerospace and defense companies are increasingly forming joint ventures and strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation and strengthen resilience in a rapidly changing security environment.
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