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Trump Pentagon weighing equity stakes in defense contractors like Lockheed, says Lutnick CNBC 08-26-2025
Top officials at the Pentagon are “thinking about” whether the U.S. should acquire equity stakes in leading defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin
Cryptic Vector Buys Caesar Creek Software OrangeSlices 08-19-2025
Cryptic Vector, a leading provider of full spectrum offensive cyber, electronic warfare, and secure radio frequency communications solutions, announced today it has acquired Caesar Creek
LevelBlue Completes Acquisition of Trustwave To Form The World's Largest Managed Security Services Provider OrangeSlices 08-19-2025
LevelBlue, a global leader in cloud-based, AI-driven managed security services (MSS), has completed its acquisition of Trustwave,...
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
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Databricks CEO talks Neon deal and future M&A Axios 05-15-2025
Databricks is one of the world's most valuable unicorns, fetching a $62 billion mark late last year. It's also become a top unicorn hunter, acquiring three startups for at least $1 billion.
The startup is aiming to change the game in cloud security by focusing on identity activity — and investors are taking notice. Washington Bus. Journal 05-15-2025
Reston's ClearVector, led by former Mandiant exec, raises $13M Series A round
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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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