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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 Q3 2026 edition delves into the details and strategic drivers behind GE Aerospace's acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products, an update on active A&D acquirer TJC, and a look into the latest information on Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray.
Executive Summary
There were 126 A&D deals announced in Q3 2026, which was a decrease from the number of deals announced during Q2 2026.
Year-over-year quarterly transaction volume increased by 11.5% compared to the 113 deals announced during Q3 2025.
Average disclosed deal size during the quarter increased to $1,067 million compared to $956 million during Q2 2026.
The most active segments in terms of number of M&A deals were:
- Machined & Cast Parts (28 deals)
- Defense Electronics (15 deals)
- Unmanned Vehicles (13 deals)
- Government Services, IT Services and Software (11 deals)
- MRO & Logistics (11 deals)
The top 3 segments in terms of disclosed transaction values were:
- Machined & Cast Parts ($14,678 million)
- Defense Electronics ($4,464 million)
- MRO & Logistics ($4,000 million)