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Read the latest Aerospace & Defense Quarterly Report from Janes Capital Partners. The report provides topical coverage of the Aerospace & Defense industry, providing news briefs, developments of key platforms, analytics supporting M&A trends and an in-depth analysis of featured transactions and acquirers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The Q2 2026 edition delves into the details and strategic drivers behind Parker-Hannifin's acquisition of CIRCOR Aerospace, an update on active A&D acquirer Ondas Holdings, and a look into the latest information on the Low-Cost Containerized Munitions Program.
Executive Summary
There were 143 A&D deals announced in Q2 2026, which was a decrease from the number of deals announced during Q1 2026.
Year-over-year quarterly transaction volume increased by 24.3% compared to the 115 deals announced during Q2 2025.
Average disclosed deal size during the quarter increased to $956 million compared to $367 million during Q1 2026.
The most active segments in terms of number of M&A deals were:
- Machined & Cast Parts (31 deals)
- MRO & Logistics (21 deals)
- Satellite, Satellite Services & Space Systems (14 deals)
- Defense Electronics (11 deals)
- Government Services, IT Services and Software (10 deals)
The top 3 segments in terms of disclosed transaction values were:
- Satellite, Satellite Services & Space Systems ($22,362 million)
- Components & Subsystems ($4,702 million)
- Unmanned Vehicles ($2,494 million)