Defense Industry Expects Strong Growth and M&A in 2019

An annual survey of 222 Aerospace and Defense Industry executives & experts by investment banking firm KippsDeSanto & Co shows expectations of continued strong sector growth and M&A activity.

​"Our 2019 survey results suggest continued strong mergers and acquisitions activity in the aerospace, defense, and government services sectors," says Managing Director Kevin DeSanto.

Top priority areas for M&A include:

• Defense electronics
• Unmanned systems
• Proprietary engineered components
• Additive manufacturing
• Supply chain management