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Drones

War Tech Ignites M&A

A Pentagon push toward drones, autonomy and AI-driven warfare is creating a new class of defense winners—and sparking a wave of acquisitions across the sector.

July 13, 2026

The Drone Conundrum: Sector Soars, But PE Stays Grounded

The drone market is soaring. So why has private equity yet to jump in?

June 2, 2025

Blackstone Alum Doubles Down on Drone Startups After 600 Percent IdeaForge Return

Florintree Advisers this month bought a 15 percent stake in BotLab Dynamics, an Indian drone maker that specializes in light shows, for about $2.4 million.

August 1, 2023

M&A wrap: Rise Fund, Zipline, TPG, Blackstone, HPE, Amazon

TPG Growth's The Rise Fund backs drone delivery company. Blackstone invests in Marlin Equity. Amazon, HPE, make deals.

May 17, 2019

Mobix Labs Acquires Vision Aerial

Vision Aerial designs and manufactures rugged, American-built drone platforms for demanding field operations.

July 24, 2026

ZenaTech to Acquire Southern California Surveying Firm

The target firm brings a strong base of long-term government and commercial builder clients and specializes in public works projects.

October 21, 2025

Strategic Owners

BAE Buys Drone Partner in Future-Combat Product Push

The acquisition of Malloy Aeronautics will help expand BAE’s product lineup.

February 2, 2024