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by Stephen Perry on 06/05/2026
Irvine, CA (June 3, 2026) – Janes Capital Partners served as financial co-advisor, alongside lead advisor Cavendish, on the sale of Cook Defence Systems to HEICO.
About Cook Defence Systems
Cook Defence Systems (www.william-cook.co.uk/gb) is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of track systems for armored fighting vehicles. The company supplies mission-critical mobility solutions to national ministries of defense and leading global defense OEMs, supporting both new vehicle production and aftermarket sustainment programs. Its products are deployed across a broad range of in-service military platforms and have been selected for numerous next-generation armored vehicle programs operated by NATO and allied nations.
About HEICO
HEICO (www.heico.com) is a leading provider of mission-critical products and services for the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications, and electronics industries. Through its Flight Support Group and Electronic Technologies Group, HEICO designs, manufactures, and distributes highly engineered components, subsystems, and aftermarket solutions for commercial and military customers worldwide. The company serves many of the world’s largest airlines, defense contractors, military organizations, and industrial equipment manufacturers.
About Janes Capital Partners
Based in Irvine, CA, Janes Capital Partners is a leading investment banking firm focused solely on the Aerospace and Defense industry. The firm provides mergers and acquisition advisory services and assists clients in executing growth strategies and liquidity events. The members of Janes Capital Partners have completed more than 80 successful A&D transactions and $6.0 billion in closed transaction value. Securities transactions are conducted through JCP Securities, Inc., a registered Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
Janes Capital Partners is affiliated with Oaklins International Inc. (www.oaklins.com). Oaklins is the world’s most experienced mid-market M&A advisor, with 850 professionals in 45 countries and 15 dedicated industry teams—including an Aerospace & Defense group led by Janes Capital Partners.