Ondas Inc. Acquires UK Aerospace Firm Rotron
U.S.-listed Ondas Inc. has completed the acquisition of UK aerospace company Rotron, known for its SkyLance long-range one-way effector drone. The deal, announced on May 12, 2026, aims to accelerate production, expand export markets, and create hundreds of UK jobs. Deal value was not disclosed.
Horizon Aircraft Secures $20M in Share Offering to Accelerate Cavorite X7 Development
Horizon Aircraft announced a definitive agreement with institutional investors to sell 9.25 million Class A ordinary shares, raising roughly $20 million in gross proceeds. The capital will fund and accelerate development of the Cavorite X7 aircraft program and support working capital. The offering is...
Veteran Ventures Capital Leads $25M Seed Round for Hybron Technologies
Hybron Technologies, a U.S.-based manufacturer of lightweight composites for aerospace and defense, announced the close of a $25 million seed round. Veteran Ventures Capital participated as an investor, supporting the company's domestic production capacity expansion. The round was oversubscribed and...
True Anomaly Secures $650M Series D Funding Led by Riot Ventures and Eclipse
Aerospace defense startup True Anomaly Inc. raised $650 million in a Series D round led by Riot Ventures and Eclipse, bringing its valuation to $2.2 billion. The funding will support development of autonomous spacecraft and space interceptors and will be funneled...
Netherlands Joins U.S. CCA Program, Purchases Two Prototype Drones for F‑35 Fleet
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense signed a landmark agreement with the U.S. Air Force to acquire two prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft drones, becoming the first European nation in the program. The deal involves prototypes developed by General Atomics and Anduril...
L3Harris Files Confidential S‑1 for Missile Solutions IPO
L3Harris Technologies has confidentially filed a draft S‑1 with the SEC to launch an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions (MSL) unit. The filing follows a recent $1 billion investment from the Department of War to boost missile R&D and...
CCE Group Acquires InTech Aerospace to Expand Cabin MRO Capabilities
CCE Group announced the acquisition of Houston-based InTech Aerospace, a specialist in cabin maintenance, repair and overhaul. The deal, disclosed on April 30, expands CCE's cabin MRO capabilities and strengthens its presence in North America. Financial advisor Alderman & Company...
Freshstream to Sell TrueNoord to Arcus Infrastructure
Freshstream announced it will sell its regional aircraft leasing subsidiary TrueNoord to Arcus Infrastructure. The acquisition expands Arcus Infrastructure's portfolio in the aviation sector, while Freshstream focuses on its core businesses. Deal terms, including the purchase price, were not disclosed.
MTU Aero Engines Acquires Drone‑engine Startup AeroDesignWorks
German aerospace firm MTU Aero Engines completed the acquisition of drone‑engine startup AeroDesignWorks in April 2026, expanding its capabilities in the UAV propulsion market. The deal, announced in MTU’s Q1 earnings release, positions the company as a European supplier for...
Avolon Secures $2.1B in Unsecured Financing to Fuel Fleet Expansion
Aircraft lessor Avolon closed $2.1 billion in new unsecured financing during Q1 2026, raising its total liquidity to $11.288 billion. The debt raise supports its fleet optimization strategy amid a tight aircraft supply environment, reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth prospects.
York Space Systems to Acquire ALL.SPACE for $355M
York Space Systems announced a cash-and-stock acquisition of terminal manufacturer ALL.SPACE for $355 million, consisting of $155 million in cash and up to 5.9 million newly issued shares. The deal makes ALL.SPACE an indirect wholly owned subsidiary and expands York’s...
Terra Drone Invests in Ukrainian Startup WinnyLab to Develop Fixed‑wing Interceptor Drones
Japanese drone maker Terra Drone announced an investment in Ukrainian company WinnyLab to develop a new long‑range fixed‑wing interceptor drone, the Terra A2. The deal follows Terra Drone’s earlier partnership with Amazing Drones and aims to expand its defence portfolio...
SpaceX Files for $1.75 Trillion IPO, Targeting July 2026
SpaceX announced it has filed for an initial public offering, aiming to list in July 2026. The company could be valued at up to $1.75 trillion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history. The filing follows recent setbacks for...
Sora Aviation Secures Innovate UK Grant for RACES Recycled Carbon Fiber Project
Sora Aviation, a UK eVTOL startup, has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to support its RACES project, which aims to develop recycled carbon fiber composites for lighter, lower‑impact aircraft structures. The grant, announced on April 27, 2026, will help...
Pentagon Completes $1B Strategic Investment in L3Harris Missile Unit
The U.S. Department of Defense has closed a $1 billion convertible preferred security investment in L3Harris Technologies’ Missile Solutions unit, providing capital to expand solid‑rocket‑motor production. The Pentagon will receive warrants and may convert its stake to common equity if L3Harris...
Executive Jet Support Acquires flyCAA's Last ATR72-500 Aircraft
DR Congo airline flyCAA sold its final ATR72-500 turboprop to UK-based Executive Jet Support, which will ferry the aircraft to Poland for teardown and parts harvesting. The deal, facilitated by Skyworld Aviation, marks flyCAA's exit from turboprop operations. No financial...
Adani Group Commits $9.6B to Navi Mumbai Airport Expansion
The Adani Group announced it will invest approximately $9.6 billion in the expansion of Navi Mumbai airport, covering the second terminal and land-side development. The investment comes as international flight plans are delayed due to the West Asia conflict, but...
ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7M ($28.3M) Series A to Build Europe’s Sovereign Orbital Return Capability
European space logistics startup ATMOS Space Cargo closed a €25.7 million ($28.3 million) Series A round, co‑led by Balnord and Expansion and joined by Keen Defence & Security, the European Innovation Council and a slate of venture firms. The funding will finance the...
Reliable Robotics Raises $160M to Accelerate Autonomous Aircraft Systems
Reliable Robotics secured $160 million in a funding round led by Nimble Partners, with additional backers, to accelerate development and production of its autonomous aircraft system. The capital will support certification efforts, scaling of production capacity, and expansion of its...
Airbus to Acquire French Cybersecurity Firm Quarkslab
Airbus announced it will acquire Quarkslab, a French cybersecurity specialist, to strengthen its cyber‑defence capabilities for aviation. The deal, part of Airbus' push for European cyber sovereignty, marks its second cybersecurity acquisition in less than a month. Financial terms were...
Lack Enterprises Acquires Equity Stake in IGCS International
Lack Enterprises, a family-owned advanced manufacturer, announced it has acquired an equity stake in IGCS International, a veteran-owned provider of mission support and MRO supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense. The strategic investment combines IGCS's government supply-chain expertise with...
Rhea Space Activity Secures $6M Series A to Commercialize GPS-Free Spacecraft Navigation
Washington-based startup Rhea Space Activity closed a $6 million Series A round, backed by Boston Global Space Tech Investors, Iron Prairie Ventures, Blackbird Capital Group, Purdue Research Foundation, New Mexico Vintage Fund and SpaceFund. The funding will be used to...
IndiGo Ventures Invests in Sarla Aviation to Launch India’s First Nationwide Air‑taxi Network
IndiGo Ventures has made a strategic equity investment in Sarla Aviation, marking the first step toward building India’s first nationwide air‑taxi network. The funding will support eVTOL service development and the evaluation of vertiport integration at Cochin International Airport. The...
IndiGo Acquires Rs 10 Crore Stake in eVTOL Startup Sarla Aviation
Indian low‑cost carrier IndiGo, via its venture arm IndiGo Ventures, has purchased a Rs 10 crore (≈$1.2 million) equity stake in eVTOL startup Sarla Aviation, marking its entry into the urban air‑mobility market. The investment, made in January, gives IndiGo a foothold as...
Vman Aviation to Acquire 10 SkyClinic Flying Hospitals From LYTE Aviation for $500M
India’s Vman Aviation announced a $500 million conditional purchase of ten SkyClinic eVTOL flying hospitals from LYTE Aviation, with an initial $10 million down payment tied to milestones. The SkyClinic is a hybrid‑hydrogen electric VTOL aircraft designed for on‑site medical...
Rocket Lab Closes $155.3M Acquisition of Mynaric
Rocket Lab announced on Tuesday that it has closed its acquisition of German optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric AG for $155.3 million, $5.3 million above the originally agreed price. The transaction includes a nominal cash payment and roughly 2.3 million...
Colt CZ Group Completes Dual Listing on Euronext Amsterdam, $2.9B Market Cap
Colt CZ Group, a leading firearms and ammunition producer, completed a dual listing on Euronext Amsterdam on 15 April 2026, achieving a market capitalisation of €2.6 billion (approximately $2.9 billion). The shares were priced at €41.31 each, expanding the company’s visibility and liquidity across...
BOND Expands Bombardier Aircraft Purchase Commitment to $5B
Fractional aviation company BOND announced an expanded commitment with Bombardier for up to $5 billion in aircraft, adding four new firm orders and upgrading 24 options to Global 8000s. The deal includes all firm orders, options and a service agreement, backed by...
Aura Aero Secures Undisclosed Funding From French Tech Souveraineté Fund, European Innovation Council Fund, Safran Corporate Ventures and Others
Aura Aero announced a new funding round backed by the French Tech Souveraineté fund (Bpifrance), the European Innovation Council Fund, Safran Corporate Ventures, Blast, Innovacom, Florida Opportunity Fund and EDF Group. The undisclosed capital will support the first flight of...
Sierra Space Secures $550M Private Funding Round
Sierra Space, the commercial space division of Sierra Nevada Corporation, announced a $550 million private funding round to boost its national‑security and defense capabilities. The round, reported on April 13, 2026, provides capital for further development of the Dream Chaser space plane...
Gravitics Secures $60M Strategic Funding From U.S. Space Force and Private Investors
Gravitics, a commercial space-station infrastructure firm, has finalized a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) agreement with the U.S. Space Force, combining $30 million in government funding with $30 million in private capital. The $60 million deal, finalized in March 2026, will...
Czechoslovak Group Completes Record Defence IPO on Euronext
The Czechoslovak Group has listed on Euronext, marking the largest defence IPO ever recorded. The listing provides the company with capital‑raising opportunities and highlights Europe’s strategic autonomy in aerospace and defence financing.
GetJet Group Secures $31M Financing From Volofin Capital Management
GetJet Group announced it has secured $31 million in financing from volofin Capital Management to fund its Growth Strategy 2026, including the purchase of up to five narrow‑body aircraft. The capital will also support the expansion of its aviation asset‑management arm,...
Finnish Defence Tech Firm Sensofusion Acquires Atol Aviation to Expand Airborne Surveillance Capabilities
Finnish defence technology company Sensofusion has completed the acquisition of aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation, adding in‑house aircraft production to its counter‑drone and signals intelligence portfolio. The purchase price was undisclosed, and Atol’s operations will continue at its Halli facility as...
Blue Vector Completes Pre‑A5 Funding Round Led by Jinding Capital
Blue Vector, the low‑altitude economy enterprise behind the Skyla eVTOL, announced on April 10 that it closed a Pre‑A5 financing round. The round was led by Jinding Capital with participation from CICC Capital and additional investment from HIGHLIGHT Capital. Proceeds will...
Vertical Aerospace Raises $50M in Equity Financing as Part of $850M Package
UK‑based Vertical Aerospace announced it has raised $50 million in common equity, part of a financing package of up to $850 million, to fund development and certification of its Valo eVTOL. The round was backed by Mudrick Capital and Yorkville. The funding...
Pilatus Acquires German Sales and Service Partner Air Alliance
Pilatus announced it will acquire Air Alliance GmbH, its authorized sales and service center for Germany and Austria, bringing the company's sales, maintenance, flight training and aircraft management operations in‑house. The deal retains Air Alliance’s 120 staff and its managing...
Portal Space Systems Raises $50M Series A to Accelerate Production of Maneuverable Spacecraft
Portal Space Systems secured $50 million in a Series A round led by Geodesic Capital and Mach33, with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, ARK Investments, AlleyCorp and FUSE. The funding will support the startup’s shift to production, expanding its team and a...
ATC Group, Backed by AEI Industrial, Acquires Aerospace Repair Firm PAS MRO
ATC Group, a provider of component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the global aerospace industry, announced the acquisition of PAS MRO, an aerospace repair firm. The deal, supported by AEI Industrial, expands ATC Group's capabilities in the aerospace MRO...
Vast Raises $500M in Private Funding to Accelerate Haven-1 Space Station
California-based startup Vast, founded by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, announced a $500 million private funding round in early 2026 to accelerate production of its Haven-1 and Haven-2 space stations. The capital will support hardware development, testing, and upcoming launch bookings,...
Aero Accessories Acquires NGA and Tri-County Aerospace
Aero Accessories, backed by ATL Partners, announced the acquisition of aerospace component specialists NGA and Tri-County Aerospace. The deal expands Aero Accessories' capabilities in component rewind and repairs. Financial terms were not disclosed.
FedDev Ontario Invests $7M in Kepler Communications to Boost Dual‑use Satellite Network
FedDev Ontario announced a $7 million federal investment in Toronto‑based Kepler Communications to commercialize its Tranche 1 optical data relay network. The funding, disclosed this week, will help Kepler support Canadian defence ISR requirements and accelerate its dual‑use space capabilities.
Hermeus Secures $350M Series C Funding Led by Khosla Ventures
Defense aviation startup Hermeus announced a $350 million Series C round, comprising $200 million in equity and $150 million in debt. The equity portion was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Canaan Partners, Founders Fund, RTX Ventures, In‑Q‑Tel, Bling Capital, Cox Enterprises, Destiny...
Aeromax Acquires Manufacturer Ely
Aeromax, a provider of diversified aftermarket solutions for commercial and military aerospace, announced the acquisition of manufacturer Ely. The deal expands Aeromax's capabilities in the aerospace aftermarket. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Phantom Space Acquires Thermal Management Technologies to Boost Orbital Data Center Constellation
Phantom Space announced the acquisition of Thermal Management Technologies (TMT), a provider of satellite thermal hardware, to strengthen its planned Phantom Cloud orbital data center constellation. The terms were undisclosed. The deal follows Phantom’s earlier purchase of Vector Launch assets...
Aspect Aerospace Secures $2.4M Funding From US Space Force and SOSV
Aspect Aerospace, a University of South Alabama spin‑off, announced it has secured $2.4 million in funding to develop circuit‑board‑sized satellites for VLEO. The financing includes a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Space Force and a $500,000 pre‑seed investment from venture‑capital firm...
Airbus Merges Navblue with Skywise to Launch New Digital Solutions Company Skywise
Airbus announced that on 1 April 2026 it merged its flight‑operations subsidiary Navblue with its Skywise digital solutions business, creating a new standalone company called Skywise. The new entity will provide end‑to‑end digital solutions for aircraft operators, combining Navblue’s flight‑operations expertise with...
Finland’s Metaktik Raises $1.1M Pre‑seed Round From Maki.vc
Finnish spin‑off Metaktik, founded out of Aalto University, secured €1 million (≈$1.1 million) in a pre‑seed round backed by early‑stage investor Maki.vc. The funding will help the company scale production and accelerate development of its metasurface antenna technology for drones, satellites and...
AeroVironment Acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace for $200M
AeroVironment announced the acquisition of Empirical Systems Aerospace, a producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility platforms, for $200 million. The deal will bolster AeroVironment's capabilities in electric and hybrid propulsion and advanced manufacturing.
Merlin Labs Goes Public via $200M SPAC Merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV
Merlin Labs completed a SPAC-backed merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV earlier this month, giving the Boston‑based startup over $200 million to accelerate commercialization of its AI‑powered autonomous flight control system. The transaction took the company public and positions it...