Recent News
TDI, an established pioneer in Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM)™, proudly announces its acquisition of Gray Tier Technologies LLC, a highly specialized cybersecurity firm based in Alexandria, VA. Orange Slices, 06-17-2025
TDI Strengthens Cybersecurity Leadership with Strategic Acquisition of Gray Tier Technologie
Kongsberg Discovery to Acquire Sonatech, Expand US Market GovCon Wire, 06-18-2025
Kongsberg Discovery has agreed to acquire Sonatech as part of efforts to expand its technology portfolio and grow its business in the U.S. Navy market.
Redwire Completes Acquisition of Edge Autonomy Orange Slices, 06-13-2025
Establishing Company as a Global Defense Tech Disruptor Specializing in Multi-Domain Solutions
Vibrint (the “Company”) recently raised a new senior debt facility to fund its acquisition of Ampsight. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 05-19-2025
Vibrint Completes Recapitalization and Acquisition of Ampsight - Baird
VTG, an industry-leading national security solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of three innovative firms: Byte Systems, L.L.C., iota IT, LLC, and Tunuva Technologies, Inc. 05-16-2025
VTG Acquires Byte Systems, iota IT, and Tunuva Technologies, Expanding Intelligence Community Footprint
fetching a $62 billion mark late last year. It's also become a top unicorn hunter 05-15-2025
Databricks is one of the world's most valuable unicorns
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The startup is aiming to change the game in cloud security by focusing on identity activity — and investors are taking notice. 05-15-2025
Reston's ClearVector, led by former Mandiant exec, raises $13M Series A round
The Alaska Native-owned company is looking to offer more medical services for government clients 05-14-2025
Copper River expands health care presence with acquisition
Advanced Technology International has acquired Carrot for an undisclosed sum as part of a push to expand its capabilities to coordinate and implement innovative research initiatives. 05-14-2025
ATI Acquires Incentive-Based Program Developer Carrot
Allocore, a leading provider of federal loan, grant, and fraud prevention technology, announced it has completed its acquisition of RiverNorth, a firm specializing in lending and financial... 05-06-2025
Allocore Completes Acquisition of RiverNorth
This is acquisition number nine for Anduril since it opened for business in 2017. 05-05-2025
Anduril acquires communications hardware provider
AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of BlueHalo to advance its position as a global defense technology company with integrated capabilities across ground, air, maritime, cyber and space domains. 05-02-2025
AeroVironment Closes BlueHalo Acquisition
Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge... 05-01-2025
Mercury Acquires Star Lab to Advance Its Leadership Position in Secure Processing
Parsons reported record revenue of $1.6 billion during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 1 percent year-over-year growth... 05-01-2025
Parsons Posts Record Q1 Revenue of $1.6B; Carey Smith on Federal Segment, M&A Plans
VTG now employs 1,500 people and grows its intelligence community footprint with this acquisition. 04-30-2025
VTG acquires radio frequency tech provider
The deal is set to close by the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. 04-29-2025
Palo Alto Networks acquiring Protect AI to boost artificial intelligence tools
We last covered SMX in April 2023, highlighting its private equity-backed growth strategy through OceanSound Partners. 04-25-2025
SMX Accelerates Digital Transformation and Grows Defense Presence with cBEYONData Acquisition
Mythics, LLC, an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, announced today that they have acquired Smart ERP Solutions, Inc. (SmartERP), a global enterprise software and consulting firm 04-25-2025
Mythics Acquires Technology and Consulting Enterprise, Smart ERP Solutions to Globally Expand Oracle Cloud Capability and Service Offerings
Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire a product development business from Amentum for $360 million in cash to further build up Lockheed's lineup of airborne and space technologies, among others. 04-24-2025
Amentum's Rapid Solutions team manufactures communications and other tactical systems for national security programs.
GovCon Capital Insights
Enter the Dragon, Exit the DOGE webinar Pillsbury 05-16-2025
Matt Swartz moderates this informative panel discussion that seeks to provide a full M&A market health evaluation.
2025 Federal M&A Outlook: What GovCon Leaders Need to Know Analysis from Deep Water Point GovBrew 05-05-2025
A deep dive into DWPA’s 2025 Federal M&A Outlook report, with expert insights from Matt Shaffer on trends, challenges, and strategies for success in a more selective market.
Chaos Creates Opportunity: Joe Humphries Podcast OrangeSlices 05-01-2025
Sharon Heaton talks with legendary banker Joe Humphries of Atlantic Union, who brings decades of experience in GovCon M&A.
Aerospace, Defense, Technology Services PDF Spring 2025
MarketView - Spring 2025
Here are the 10 largest private equity investors in Greater Washington PDF 04-18-2025
Ranked by Deals closed in 2024
Doing Good By Doing Well: Shaunna Balady Podcast 04-17-2025
Sharon Heaton talks with M&A advisor and software expert Shaunna Balady – a woman who has completed over 100 transactions totaling over $20 billion in enterprise value across 5 continents.
WT 360: How software shapes the market's M&A landscape Podcast 04-16-2025
Jean Stack and John Song, co-managing directors at Baird & Co.'s government practice, join to go over the tech-centric areas of heated demand for acquirers and the fundamentals that drive M&A activity.
Baird Global Investment Banking White Paper 04-15-2025
How Is the M&A Market Reacting to Current Headwinds?
Aerospace & Defense Takeaways from 40th Space Symposium; Space Remains Red Hot White Paper 04-11-2025
We attended the 40th Annual Space Symposium this week in Colorado Springs, CO,
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