Aerospace & Defense Report 2026
This year’s A&D Report, sponsored by Thrive, explores the drivers behind accelerating industry growth, with spotlights on three trends that are shaping aerospace and defense deal activity today
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Rocketing Defense Spending’s Effect on Middle-Market M&A
Merit Investment Bank’s Chris Abato and Leonid Capital Partners’ James Parker join the podcast
With Government Support, A&D’s Maturation Attracts Midmarket Investors
ACG’s recent Aerospace & Defense Middle Market Leadership Forum revealed the excitement and bullishness of a rapidly evolving sector
Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Preparing Federal Contractors for CMMC Compliance
Experts from Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance explain the origins of the Department of Defense's CMMC framework and the steps that federal contractors should take to comply
Aerospace and Defense Report 2025
Even amid labor challenges, the A&D sector faces plenty of tailwinds, including rising government defense spend, rebounding commercial air travel and accelerating innovation.
The Accelerating A&D Market in the Southwest
Wipfli's Michael Vaccarella explores A&D across the Southwest
Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace and Defense: Slow Path to Disruption
While M&A activity has so far been slow, experts say AI within A&D has the potential to drive significant investment in the coming years
3D Printing the Future of A&D
TBM Consulting Group's Ranjith Rajendran discusses the ways 3D printing is impacting M&A in aerospace and defense
The Aerospace Supply Chain: From Crisis to Opportunity
AE Industrial Partners' David Rowe and Bryan McElwee examine the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the aerospace supply chain
Putting the Naval Ship Ecosystem on Investors’ Radar
While deals have been scarce, robust government funding and a prolific supply chain make the naval ship ecosystem ripe for M&A