Aerospace & Defense

Opportunity

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector is comprised of a multitude of suppliers employing over 2,000,000 professionals in a $400B revenue supply chain, providing goods and services related to commercial aviation and national security.¹ Driven by global demand for air travel and global security threats, the A&D sector is targeted by specialized private equity investors.

Focus

Supports end markets, sponsors, and portfolio companies that:

• Manufacture components, systems and structures used in commercial aircraft production, air/sea/land based military aircraft/vessels/vehicles and systems
• Maintain, service and repair equipment in the aftermarket
• Provide training for users of sophisticated equipment
• Serve all layers in the complex supply chain

Sub-verticals

• Commercial Aviation
  • Structures
  • Engines & Power Systems
  • Avionics
  • Maintenance Repair & Overhaul
  • Training
• Defense
  • Aircraft – Land Vehicles – Naval Vessels
  • Systems & Electronics
  • Power Systems
  • C4ISR
  • Training

¹ Source: Aerospace Industries Association. Industry Impact