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# A&D Weekly News & Transactions - Week 43

 by **[Stephen Perry](https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions/author/stephen-perry)** 

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### Industry Headline News

![Lockheed\_Martin\_Logo](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Lockheed_Martin_Logo.jpg?width=1134&height=1134&name=Lockheed_Martin_Logo.jpg)

**Lockheed Martin backs self-funded prototypes and brings 6th-gen upgrades to F-35 and F-22 fighters**  
*Oct. 25, 2025 -* Lockheed Martin is investing in full-scale, self-funded prototypes to demonstrate advanced capabilities to the United States Air Force, with CEO Jim Taiclet citing space-based interceptors (for a 2028 demonstration) and an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter as examples. The company is retrofitting its F 35 and F 22 fleets with sixth-generation technologies from its Skunk Works unit—tailored stealth, propulsion, inlets and coatings—to deliver “80 % of the NGAD’s capability at 50 % of its cost.” Within the quarter, Lockheed reported a backlog of 265 F-35s (plus 151 new additions) and aims for 175-190 deliveries in 2025 alongside completing the Block 4 upgrade via the Technology Refresh 3 package, while Belgium and Denmark plan additional purchases of 11 and 16 jets respectively. [(Defence Industry Europe)](https://defence-industry.eu/lockheed-martin-invests-in-self-funded-prototypes-and-sixth-gen-upgrades-for-f-35-and-f-22-fighters/)

Lockheed Martin backs self-funded prototypes and brings 6th-gen upgrades to F-35 and F-22 fighters Oct. 25, 2025 - Lockheed Martin is investing in full-scale, self-funded prototypes to demonstrate advanced capabilities to the United States Air Force, with CEO Jim Taiclet citing space-based interceptors (for a 2028 demonstration) and an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter as examples. The company is retrofitting its F 35 and F 22 fleets with sixth-generation technologies from its Skunk Works unit—tailored stealth, propulsion, inlets and coatings—to deliver “80 % of the NGAD’s capability at 50 % of its cost.” Within the quarter, Lockheed reported a backlog of 265 F-35s (plus 151 new additions) and aims for 175-190 deliveries in 2025 alongside completing the Block 4 upgrade via the Technology Refresh 3 package, while Belgium and Denmark plan additional purchases of 11 and 16 jets respectively. (Defence Industry Europe)

![SAAB\_Logo](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/SAAB_Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=SAAB_Logo.png)

**Gripen maker Saab AB posts 16% operating-profit rise amid defense-spending boom***Oct. 24, 2025 -* Saab reported a third-quarter operating profit of SEK 1.374 billion, up 16% from SEK 1.187 billion a year earlier, with organic sales growth of 18.3% to SEK 15.871 billion. [(Saab)](https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-q3-2025-results-delivering-sustained-growth)

Gripen maker Saab AB posts 16% operating-profit rise amid defense-spending boom Oct. 24, 2025 - Saab reported a third-quarter operating profit of SEK 1.374 billion, up 16% from SEK 1.187 billion a year earlier, with organic sales growth of 18.3% to SEK 15.871 billion. (Saab)

![Safran\_Logo](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Safran_Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=Safran_Logo.png)

**Safran raises full-year outlook after 18.3 % Q3 revenue jump led by jet-engine services**  
*Oct. 24, 2025 -* French aerospace group Safran reported Q3 2025 revenues of €7.85 billion, up 18.3 % from a year earlier, driven by a 25.6 % rise in propulsion revenue and a 21.1 % increase in civil-aftermarket services. The company raised its full-year guidance to 11 %-13 % revenue growth (from “low-teens”), raised operating income outlook to €5.1-5.2 billion and free cash-flow to €3.5-3.7 billion, while forecasting LEAP-engine deliveries up over 20 % in 2025. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/safran-hikes-forecasts-after-strong-q3-jet-engine-services-2025-10-24/)

Safran raises full-year outlook after 18.3 % Q3 revenue jump led by jet-engine services Oct. 24, 2025 - French aerospace group Safran reported Q3 2025 revenues of €7.85 billion, up 18.3 % from a year earlier, driven by a 25.6 % rise in propulsion revenue and a 21.1 % increase in civil-aftermarket services. The company raised its full-year guidance to 11 %-13 % revenue growth (from “low-teens”), raised operating income outlook to €5.1-5.2 billion and free cash-flow to €3.5-3.7 billion, while forecasting LEAP-engine deliveries up over 20 % in 2025. (Reuters)

![UK Government](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/UK%20Government.png?width=500&height=500&name=UK%20Government.png)

**UK sets defence-industry boom to £75 billion and export goal to £28 billion**  
*Oct. 23, 2025 -* The UK government announced a new “Defence Industrial Strategy” alongside its recent Strategic Defence Review, pledging approximately £75 billion in additional defence investment over the next six years aimed at making the UK a major defence industrial power by 2035. The plan establishes targets of raising defence spending to 2.6 % of GDP by 2027 and 3.5 % by 2035, alongside creating a £400 million innovation fund, establishing regional defence “ecosystems” via a £250 million investment, and doubling exports from £14 billion to £28 billion by 2035. [(National Defense Magazine)](https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2025/10/23/uk-sets-out-aggressive-goals-to-grow-defense-industry)

UK sets defence-industry boom to £75 billion and export goal to £28 billion Oct. 23, 2025 - The UK government announced a new “Defence Industrial Strategy” alongside its recent Strategic Defence Review, pledging approximately £75 billion in additional defence investment over the next six years aimed at making the UK a major defence industrial power by 2035. The plan establishes targets of raising defence spending to 2.6 % of GDP by 2027 and 3.5 % by 2035, alongside creating a £400 million innovation fund, establishing regional defence “ecosystems” via a £250 million investment, and doubling exports from £14 billion to £28 billion by 2035. (National Defense Magazine)

![Airbus-Square](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Airbus-Square.png?width=1280&height=1280&name=Airbus-Square.png)

**Airbus forecasts 45% growth in global freighter fleet by 2044**  
*Oct. 22, 2025 -* Airbus SE projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will climb to 3,420 units over the next 20 years — marking a 45% increase — comprised of 815 current freighters and 2,605 additional ones. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-sees-world-freighter-fleet-growing-45-by-2044-2025-10-22/)

Airbus forecasts 45% growth in global freighter fleet by 2044 Oct. 22, 2025 - Airbus SE projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft will climb to 3,420 units over the next 20 years — marking a 45% increase — comprised of 815 current freighters and 2,605 additional ones. (Reuters)

![Textron](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Textron.png?width=500&height=500&name=Textron.png)

**Textron appoints internal executive Atherton as CEO, Donnelly transitions to board chair**    
*Oct. 22, 2025 -* Textron Inc. announced that Lisa Atherton, currently the president and CEO of its Bell business, will become CEO effective Jan. 4 2026, while Scott Donnelly will move into the role of executive chairman and continue providing counsel to the new CEO. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/textron-taps-insider-atherton-ceo-donnelly-continue-chair-2025-10-22/)

Textron appoints internal executive Atherton as CEO, Donnelly transitions to board chair Oct. 22, 2025 - Textron Inc. announced that Lisa Atherton, currently the president and CEO of its Bell business, will become CEO effective Jan. 4 2026, while Scott Donnelly will move into the role of executive chairman and continue providing counsel to the new CEO. (Reuters)

![Airbus-Square](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Airbus-Square.png?width=1280&height=1280&name=Airbus-Square.png)

**Airbus inaugurates second A320 assembly line in China**  
*Oct. 21, 2025 -* Airbus has opened a second final assembly line in Tianjin, China, boosting production capacity for its A320-family aircraft and supporting its target of assembling 75 jets per month by 2027. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-opens-second-jet-assembly-line-china-2025-10-22/)

Airbus inaugurates second A320 assembly line in China Oct. 21, 2025 - Airbus has opened a second final assembly line in Tianjin, China, boosting production capacity for its A320-family aircraft and supporting its target of assembling 75 jets per month by 2027. (Reuters)

![Embraer](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Embraer.png?width=500&height=500&name=Embraer.png)

**Embraer backlog reaches record $31.3 billion amid delivery momentum**  
*Oct. 21, 2025 -* Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer ended Q3 2025 with a firm order backlog of US$31.3 billion, up 38 % year-on-year, and delivered 62 aircraft in the quarter (versus 59 a year earlier). The strong backlog places commercial aviation and executive jet segments at historic highs and supports robust production ramp-up plans. The company highlighted continued global demand and said the surge underpins medium-term revenue visibility. [(AVweb)](https://avweb.com/aviation-news/company-news/embraer-backlog-climbs-to-record-31-3b/)

Embraer backlog reaches record $31.3 billion amid delivery momentum Oct. 21, 2025 - Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer ended Q3 2025 with a firm order backlog of US$31.3 billion, up 38 % year-on-year, and delivered 62 aircraft in the quarter (versus 59 a year earlier). The strong backlog places commercial aviation and executive jet segments at historic highs and supports robust production ramp-up plans. The company highlighted continued global demand and said the surge underpins medium-term revenue visibility. (AVweb)

![U.S.\_Air\_Force\_Logo](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/U.S._Air_Force_Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=U.S._Air_Force_Logo.png)

**USAF prepares for expanded B-21 production as multiple aircraft enter ground testing**  
*Oct. 21, 2025 -* Northrop Grumman reports that several B 21 Raider stealth bombers are undergoing ground testing ahead of flight and that the U.S. Air Force is in active negotiations to accelerate low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lots 3 and 5, citing the $4.5 billion Congressional funding to expand production capacity. [(Air & Space Forces Magazine)](https://www.airandspaceforces.com/multiple-b-21s-ground-test-production-increase-negotiations/)

USAF prepares for expanded B-21 production as multiple aircraft enter ground testing Oct. 21, 2025 - Northrop Grumman reports that several B 21 Raider stealth bombers are undergoing ground testing ahead of flight and that the U.S. Air Force is in active negotiations to accelerate low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lots 3 and 5, citing the $4.5 billion Congressional funding to expand production capacity. (Air & Space Forces Magazine)

![GE-Aerospace](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/GE-Aerospace.png?width=500&height=500&name=GE-Aerospace.png)

**GE Aerospace supply-chain fixes help meet Airbus engine delivery targets**  
*Oct. 21, 2025 -* GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said recent improvements in the company’s supply-chain are starting to pay off, enabling progress in reducing jet-engine delivery delays to Airbus SE during the third quarter. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ge-aerospace-ceo-says-supply-chain-fixes-aid-airbus-engine-delivery-2025-10-21/)

GE Aerospace supply-chain fixes help meet Airbus engine delivery targets Oct. 21, 2025 - GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said recent improvements in the company’s supply-chain are starting to pay off, enabling progress in reducing jet-engine delivery delays to Airbus SE during the third quarter. (Reuters)

![Rheinmetall](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Rheinmetall.png?width=500&height=500&name=Rheinmetall.png)

**Rheinmetall shares surge as $4 billion combat vehicles order heralds defence-spending drive**  
*Oct. 20, 2025 -* Shares in German arms-maker Rheinmetall rose about 5 % to €1,744.50 following announcement of the approximately US$4 billion contract for armoured combat-vehicles, reflecting broader European defence-spending momentum. [(Wall Street Journal)](https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/rheinmetall-shares-surge-as-4-billion-combat-vehicles-order-heralds-defense-spending-drive-acd08b78)

Rheinmetall shares surge as $4 billion combat vehicles order heralds defence-spending drive Oct. 20, 2025 - Shares in German arms-maker Rheinmetall rose about 5 % to €1,744.50 following announcement of the approximately US$4 billion contract for armoured combat-vehicles, reflecting broader European defence-spending momentum. (Wall Street Journal)

![Embraer](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Embraer.png?width=500&height=500&name=Embraer.png)

**Embraer breaks ground on new $70 million maintenance hub at Fort Worth**  
*Oct. 20, 2025 -* Brazilian aerospace company Embraer is investing up to US $70 million to build a new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, scheduled to open in 2027. The facility will create 250 new skilled aviation jobs, boost Embraer’s U.S. service capacity by 53 %, and serve its E-Jet models used by major U.S. carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. The hangar will join Embraer’s global network of more than 80 authorized service centres and 13 company-owned centres worldwide. [(The Dallas Morning News)](https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2025/10/20/embraer-breaks-ground-on-new-maintenance-hub-at-fort-worth-alliance-airport/)

Embraer breaks ground on new $70 million maintenance hub at Fort Worth Oct. 20, 2025 - Brazilian aerospace company Embraer is investing up to US $70 million to build a new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, scheduled to open in 2027. The facility will create 250 new skilled aviation jobs, boost Embraer’s U.S. service capacity by 53 %, and serve its E-Jet models used by major U.S. carriers such as American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. The hangar will join Embraer’s global network of more than 80 authorized service centres and 13 company-owned centres worldwide. (The Dallas Morning News)

![Germany](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Germany.png?width=500&height=500&name=Germany.png)

**Germany to order 15 more U.S.-made F-35 jets, costing around €2.5 billion**  
*Oct. 20, 2025 -* Germany plans to procure an additional 15 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed Martin at an estimated cost of €2.5 billion, according to a parliamentary source and a report by Der Spiegel. The purchase would raise Berlin’s total planned fleet to 50 jets and comes as Germany seeks to replace its aging Tornado aircraft and boost NATO-capable deterrence. The decision follows earlier German denials of further orders and may heighten tensions with France over the joint Future Combat Air System project. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germany-plans-order-15-more-us-made-f-35-jets-der-spiegel-reports-2025-10-20/)

Germany to order 15 more U.S.-made F-35 jets, costing around €2.5 billion Oct. 20, 2025 - Germany plans to procure an additional 15 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed Martin at an estimated cost of €2.5 billion, according to a parliamentary source and a report by Der Spiegel. The purchase would raise Berlin’s total planned fleet to 50 jets and comes as Germany seeks to replace its aging Tornado aircraft and boost NATO-capable deterrence. The decision follows earlier German denials of further orders and may heighten tensions with France over the joint Future Combat Air System project. (Reuters)

### Weekly Transaction Review

 

| **No.** | **Parties Involved** | **Transaction Metrics** | **Location** | **Segment** |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | **Target \[Parent\]** Acquirer \[Parent\] | Price ($M) | Price/ Revenue | Price/ EBITDA | Target | Target |
| 1 | **American IR Solutions** Anduril | - | - | - | Hudson, NH | Defense Electronics |
| 2 | **Xdot Bearing Technologies** Graham | - | - | - | Charlottesville, VA | Components & Subsystems |
| 3 | **Thermal Switches product line of Honeywell \[Honeywell\]** Acron Aviation \[Jordan Company\] | - | - | - | Charlotte, VA | Components & Subsystems |
| 4 | **Future Technologies Venture** Battle Investment | - | - | - | Suwanee, GA | Government Services, IT Services and Software |
| 5 | **ThreatConnect \[Providence Equity\]** Dataminr | $290.0 | - | - | Arlington, VA | Cybersecurity, Intelligence Services and Homeland Defense |
| 6 | **A.L.A.** H.I.G. Capital | - | - | - | Torino, Italy | Distribution |
| 7 | **Anderson Connectivity** Hughes Network Systems \[EchoStar\] | - | - | - | Melbourne, FL | Defense Electronics |
| 8 | **Designlinx Hardware Solutions** Parris Javaid | - | - | - | Nashua, NH | Government Services, IT Services and Software |
| 9 | **IndiGov** Granicus | - | - | - | Washington D.C., United States | Government Services, IT Services and Software |

| **No.** | **Target Descriptions** |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | AIRS is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance cooled infrared cameras and components for private sector and U.S. federal government commercial, defense, and space markets. The company offers thermal imaging solutions ranging from IDCAs and thermal cores to complete camera systems, supporting both COTS and OEM requirements. |
| 2 | Xdot is a developer and manufacturer of advanced foil bearing technologies for private sector and U.S. federal government commercial, industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. |
| 3 | The Thermal Switches product line of Honeywell is a series of high-reliability temperature-operated switches designed for aerospace and space environments, including 500 Series (commercial/military aircraft) and 700 Series (space-grade) variants. The product line provides precision snap-action switching under extreme temperatures and vibration, supporting engine systems, thermal management, and safety-critical circuit protection in aviation and space applications. |
| 4 | Future Technologies Venture is a systems integrator specializing in end-to-end private network solutions for private sector and U.S. federal government enterprise markets. The company provides assessment, design, deployment, and ongoing support to enable mission-critical infrastructure. |
| 5 | ThreatConnect is a provider of cyber risk quantification, threat intelligence platform (TIP), and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solutions. The company's intelligence-driven security operations platform offers intelligence, automation, analytics, and workflows in a single platform that enables enhanced detection, shortened response, and reduced risk. |
| 6 | A.L.A. is a provider of mission-critical logistics and distribution services to major aerospace & defense manufacturers. The company offers a range of products, services, and high-performance engineering solutions capable of simplifying and optimizing supply chain operations. |
| 7 | Anderson Connectivity is a developer and manufacturer of advanced airborne and spaceborne connectivity, antenna systems, and RF engineering services for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company is certified to MIL-STD-461 / 704 / 810, AS9001D, and FAA Part 145 standards. |
| 8 | Designlinx is a provider of high-performance FPGA, SoC, and embedded software design and development services for private sector and U.S. federal government markets. |
| 9 | IndiGov is a provider of constituent relationship solutions for government agencies and elected offices. Indigov delivers a unified approach to constituent relationship management, allowing governments to proactively manage any inbound event that requires resolution – support requests, information inquiries, threat alerts, negative sentiment, political complaints, and more – from any department and across any channel – email, phone, social media and web. |

 

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