Recent Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in New Hampshire

Acquisition Volume in Aerospace & Defense in New Hampshire by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Recent Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in New Hampshire. 0 2022 0 2023 1 2024 4 2025 ~0 est. 0 2026
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New Hampshire’s aerospace & defense acquisitions center on making core technologies more “in-house,” with buyers using M&A to add capabilities in sensing and imaging, mission-critical electronics, engineered connectivity, and defense-relevant engineering services. Across deals from 2025 back to 2020, many transactions emphasize integration into broader product families or technical roadmaps.

Recent activity includes Anduril Industries acquiring American Infrared Solutions (AIRS), and LightPath Technologies, Inc. acquiring G5 Infrared, LLC to deepen cooled infrared imaging and expand vertically integrated infrared solutions. Other buyers—such as ITT Inc.—have focused on connectivity and cable-assembly capabilities via the acquisition of kSARIA.

Beyond sensors and connectivity, engineering and electronics platforms also show up in New Hampshire: Parris Javaid, Inc. (parent of Parraid, LLC) acquired DesignLinx Hardware Solutions, Inc. to expand FPGA and embedded software capabilities, while Arcline Investment Management formed Quantic and acquired TRM Microwave as an add-on to build mission-critical RF and microwave electronics. For maintenance and sustainment, GenNx360 Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in AeroRepair Corp—a Manchester, New Hampshire–headquartered MRO provider.

What Stands Out

  • Infrared sensing & imaging is a recurring thread: acquisitions involving cooled infrared camera and components include Anduril Industries (AIRS) and LightPath Technologies (G5 Infrared).
  • Mission-critical electronics and engineering services matter: deals include Parris Javaid, Inc. acquiring DesignLinx for FPGA/embedded software capabilities and Arcline/Quantic acquiring TRM Microwave for custom RF/microwave components.
  • Connectivity & interconnects are another focus area, highlighted by ITT Inc. acquiring kSARIA to expand engineered fiber-optic and electrical interconnect offerings.
  • Defense electronics portfolios also expand via capability add-ons, such as Pacific Defense acquiring Spear Research to add electronic warfare, SIGINT/ELINT, and advanced signal processing.
  • MRO and sustainment remains represented: GenNx360 Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in AeroRepair Corp headquartered in Manchester.
  • Buyer
    Anduril Industries
    Target
    American Infrared Solutions (AIRS)
    Type
    Buyout

    Anduril Industries has acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS), a U.S.-based manufacturer of cooled infrared cameras and components. Terms were not disclosed; Anduril says AIRS will continue to serve customers from its New Hampshire facilities while AIRS hardware is integrated into Anduril's sensing and imaging product families.

  • Buyer
    Parris Javaid, Inc.
    Target
    DesignLinx Hardware Solutions, Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Parris Javaid, Inc., parent company of Parraid, LLC, has acquired DesignLinx Hardware Solutions, an award-winning FPGA and embedded systems engineering firm. The acquisition is intended to expand Parraid's FPGA and embedded software capabilities and consolidate engineering teams to accelerate development of next-generation telemetry and communications products.

  • Buyer
    Anduril Industries
    Target
    American Infrared Solutions
    Type
    Buyout

    Anduril Industries has acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS), a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of cooled thermal/infrared camera systems. The deal brings in-house infrared sensor and camera manufacturing capabilities to support Anduril's defense and autonomous systems; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    LightPath Technologies, Inc.
    Target
    G5 Infrared, LLC
    Seller
    G5 members
    Type
    Buyout

    LightPath Technologies, Inc. agreed to acquire G5 Infrared, LLC for $27.0 million in a cash-and-stock transaction (with potential performance-based consideration) to create a vertically integrated infrared imaging solutions provider. G5, a Hudson, New Hampshire-based maker of high-end cooled infrared camera systems with preliminary 2024 revenue of at least $15 million, will expand LightPath's product portfolio and accelerate revenue growth; the combined company is expected to achieve at least $55 million in revenue in the 12 months following closing.

  • Buyer
    ITT Inc.
    Target
    kSARIA
    Seller
    Behrman Capital
    Type
    Buyout

    ITT Inc. agreed to acquire kSARIA, a mission-critical connectivity and cable-assembly manufacturer serving aerospace and defense, from Behrman Capital for approximately $475 million. The deal, announced August 1, 2024 and completed in September 2024, expands ITT's Connect & Control Technologies capabilities by adding engineered fiber-optic and electrical interconnect products and roughly 1,000 employees across six North American sites.

  • Buyer
    Arcline Investment Management, Quantic
    Target
    TRM Microwave
    Type
    Addon

    Arcline Investment Management formed a new platform called Quantic and announced that Quantic has acquired TRM Microwave. TRM Microwave is a designer and manufacturer of custom RF and microwave components and subsystems serving military, space and commercial markets; the deal is an add-on to build out Quantic's mission-critical electronics capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Pacific Defense, Emerald Lake Capital Management, HCI Equity Partners
    Target
    Spear Research
    Type
    Addon

    Pacific Defense, a defense electronics platform backed by HCI Equity Partners and Emerald Lake Capital Management, has acquired Nashua, New Hampshire–based Spear Research. The acquisition adds electronic warfare, signals intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT), RF engineering, advanced signal processing and autonomous networked sensor capabilities to Pacific Defense's portfolio to better serve DoD and select international customers.

  • Buyer
    GenNx360 Capital Partners
    Target
    AeroRepair Corp (Aero 3, Inc.)
    Seller
    Weinberg Capital Group
    Type
    Buyout

    GenNx360 Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in AeroRepair Corp, a North American provider of wheel, brake, landing gear and component MRO services headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. The transaction represents a sale by Weinberg Capital Group, which had owned AeroRepair since 2012; management will remain in place as GenNx360 pursues organic and inorganic growth initiatives to expand the business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which types of aerospace & defense capabilities show up most in New Hampshire acquisitions?

Infrared sensing and imaging, mission-critical electronics (FPGA/embedded and RF/microwave), engineered connectivity/interconnects, defense electronics (including SIGINT/ELINT and electronic warfare), and MRO services.

Are there notable recurring acquirers in this New Hampshire aerospace & defense space?

Yes. Recurring buyer names across the listed transactions include Anduril Industries, ITT Inc., LightPath Technologies, Inc., Parris Javaid, Inc., Pacific Defense, Emerald Lake Capital Management, HCI Equity Partners, and GenNx360 Capital Partners.

What does the Anduril/AIRS deal add in New Hampshire?

Anduril Industries acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS), a cooled infrared camera systems manufacturer. The terms were not disclosed, and AIRS is expected to continue serving customers from its New Hampshire facilities while hardware is integrated into Anduril sensing and imaging product families.

Does the page include MRO or maintenance-focused acquisitions?

Yes. GenNx360 Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in AeroRepair Corp, a Manchester, New Hampshire–headquartered provider of wheel, brake, landing gear, and component MRO services.

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