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Aerospace & Defense M&A Report 2026: Deal Activity, Market Trends and Outlook
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rising defense budgets, prime contractor divestitures, and government demand for AI-powered and autonomous platforms are driving increased M&A and private equity activity in aerospace and defense, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Regulatory complexity around CFIUS, FOCI, and European FDI screening is shaping deal execution and structuring in this sector.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.
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The surge in aerospace and defense deals backed by private equity and new EU financing means you must prepare for tougher national-security checks and structure deals with regulatory diligence from day one. Don’t assume traditional aerospace rules apply when AI and autonomous tech now lead growth and cross-border scrutiny rises.
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