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1,320 deals tracked since Aug 26, 2026, worth $654B in announced deal value. Every link is free to read.

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~$660MreportedStrategic acquisitionAerospace & DefenseOct 20, 2026

Maximus to acquire Agile Defense

Government services provider Maximus announced its intent to acquire Agile Defense. The company said the deal advances its defense and national security growth strategy. Terms were not disclosed in the announcement excerpt.

~$462MreportedTake-privateAerospace & DefenseCompletedOct 19, 2026

Arlington Capital closes take-private of UK photonics maker Gooch & Housego

Washington-area private investment firm Arlington Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Gooch & Housego PLC, an Ilminster, England-based designer and manufacturer of photonic and optical components and subsystems for aerospace and defense, industrial and life sciences markets. Financial terms were not included in the release.

UndisclosedStrategic acquisitionAerospace & DefenseOct 8, 2026

Forafric signs LOI to buy AL NASR, launching a defense pillar

Nasdaq-listed Forafric Global signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of AL NASR Industries & Systems, a recently established Moroccan industrial platform focused on defense projects. AL NASR holds minority stakes in two companies developing defense manufacturing plants in Morocco. Financial terms were not disclosed.