Segment Reports

Defense Electronics M&A Transactions - March 2025

Written by Stephen Perry | April 2025

 

Download and read the March 2025 issue of the Defense Electronics Monthly, covering the latest M&A deal news and valuation trends in the defense electronics sector, including activity in segments such as C4ISR and electronic warfare, rugged electronics, RF & microwave, embedded computing, interconnects, microelectronics & semiconductor and test & measurement. Sign up for the Defense Electronics Monthly distribution list to stay up-to-date on the headline acquisitions impacting your market and the current dynamics of the publicly traded strategic companies within the industry.

Key Defense Electronics Deals Announced

Target
Buyer
Description

 

a subsidiary of

 

 

 

  • Target: Germany-based AirRobot is a supplier of compact, robust UAV solutions for military and government applications. The company's flagship drone platform, the AR100-H, is a lightweight, quick-deploy drone with advanced thermal technology and encrypted communications, engineered for reliable performance in harsh conditions.

  • Buyer: Germany-based Quantum-Systems develops unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities for defense, security, and commercial applications. The company provides advanced autonomous drones designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mapping missions. 

  • Terms: Transaction announced on March 10, 2025. Terms not disclosed.

Defense Solutions Division

 

a portfolio company of

 

  • Target: York, PA-based Defense Solutions Division of Crescend Technologies specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing SWaP-C solid state, high-power RF amplifiers and amplifier-based subsystems. The division's products cover frequency bands from HF to SHF and support various Department of Defense tactical missions, including electronic warfare, communications, and tactical data link. 

  • Buyer: Colorado Springs, CO-based Frontgrade Technologies provides mission-critical electronic solutions for aerospace and defense applications, specializing in radiation-hardened components, RF systems, and power management. The company serves military, space, and intelligence markets with high-reliability microelectronics, secure communications, and advanced sensing technologies.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on March 18, 2025. Terms not disclosed.

 

 

 

a portfolio company of

  • Target: Poway, CA-based Blue Marble Communications is a provider of space-qualified communications and computing technologies for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace markets. The company designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles.

  • Buyer: Belcamp, MD-based T2S Solutions provides advanced technology solutions for defense, intelligence, and national security, specializing in rapid prototyping, systems development, and integration. The company delivers capabilities in RF communications, space-qualified technologies, and mission-critical systems to support aerospace and defense operations.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on March 18, 2025. Terms not disclosed.

 

 

 

 

  • Target: Netherlands-based Aerialtronics provides advanced drone technology, sensor integration, and AI-driven analytics for commercial and defense applications. The company provide unmanned aerial solutions for inspections, surveillance, and data collection across telecommunications, security, and infrastructure markets.

  • Buyer: Netherlands-based Destinus develops hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft for passenger and cargo transport. The company specializes in propulsion systems, aerodynamic design, and sustainable fuel technologies to enable ultra-fast, long-distance travel.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on March 19, 2025. Terms not disclosed.