Quantum computing company IonQ aggressively expands its technological footprint by announcing the acquisition of Skyloom Global, a firm specializing in optical communication systems for Quantum Networks operating in space. This strategic move, supported by $3.5 billion in new funding, positions IonQ to rapidly build fault-tolerant, quantum-secure infrastructure. IonQ Chairman and CEO Niccolò de Masi confirmed…
Veritas Capital has moved to solidify its position in the national security market by announcing its agreement to acquire MetroStar Systems through its Vantage Fund. The acquisition significantly scales up the delivery of AI-Enabled Digital Transformation services across the government landscape. For nearly 30 years, MetroStar has provided software and digital transformation services, proving itself…
ARMADA Parent, a leading provider of ship repair and construction services for the U.S. Navy, successfully executed the acquisition of Virginia-based Poseidon Industrial. This strategic move immediately expands ARMADA’s maritime and technical service capabilities, cementing its commitment to the nation’s defense industrial base and accelerating Naval Modernization efforts. The acquisition adds critical depth to ARMADA’s…
The third quarter of 2025 demonstrated a significant spike in transaction volume, solidifying a robust climate for Defense and Government M&A. Financial analysis by the investment banking sector reveals that the market completed 125 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) during the three-month period. This high-volume activity represents a substantial 30% increase when compared to the transaction…
Arcline Investment Management completed the monumental $2.2 billion all-cash deal, securing the Novaria Group Acquisition. This strategic move solidifies Arcline’s significant presence in the critical aerospace and defense supply chain by bringing in a proven provider of specialized engineered components and processes. Expanding Aerospace Footprint Arcline successfully acquired Novaria Group, a Texas-based company established in…
Amphenol successfully completed its $1 billion cash acquisition of Trexon, a major move that immediately expands the company’s product offerings across the industrial and defense markets. This strategic purchase of Trexon from Audax Private Equity significantly bolsters Amphenol’s capabilities, particularly within the critical field of Defense Interconnect Systems. The integration of Trexon into Amphenol’s harsh…
Firefly Aerospace finalized its $855 million acquisition of national security technology company SciTec, dramatically expanding its capabilities for space and defense missions. The deal, paid through a combination of cash and stock, immediately positions Firefly to deliver enhanced launch, ground, and in-orbit mission services to critical national security customers. Strengthening National Security Technology The strategic…
Intuitive Machines has dramatically expanded its capabilities, agreeing to acquire Lanteris Space Systems from Advent International in a pivotal $800 million deal. The space technology provider announced the transaction, which consists of $450 million in cash and $350 million in stock, with an expected close in the first quarter of 2026. This strategic acquisition immediately…
Global technology services provider Presidio now commands a stronger position in the lucrative Mid-Atlantic market following its acquisition of Virginia-based systems integrator and cloud services provider Achieve One. This strategic move significantly enhances Presidio’s comprehensive cloud and information technology (IT) capabilities and boosts its regional density in the Virginia and Washington, D.C., corridor. The company…
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo successfully closed its all-cash, $10.55 billion acquisition of significant components of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions business. The strategic divestiture and subsequent purchase immediately create a major independent software entity positioned to influence global aviation, including military and defense operations. This transaction transfers the Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways assets to…