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Honeywell Acquires CAES Systems Holdings for $1.9 Billion Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gQnyicPp "This acquisition further positions Honeywell at the forefront of the defense industry's most dynamic sectors and sets the tempo for continued growth across our aerospace business." — Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO at Honeywell "The combination of our talented teams will diversify and deepen our expertise and specialized capabilities that enable us to scale current offerings and innovate new ones across critical military platforms." — James Currier, President and CEO at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies "As a trusted supplier and mission partner to our customers across advanced RF capabilities, I couldn't be more excited to see CAES join the Honeywell team and work together to build on the outstanding expertise of both companies." — Mike Kahn, President and CEO at CAES "This transaction marks a significant milestone for both parties, and we are confident that the business will continue to thrive and grow. Under Advent International's ownership, we have invested significantly in R&D, capital and capability enhancement, all of which has been pursued to drive growth and the development of cutting-edge capabilities. We believe this sale to a strong strategic home will secure its long-term future." — Shonnel Malani, Managing Partner at Advent International #acquisition #defense #SoMFNews

Why does Lockheed Martin view collaborative and diverse supplier bases within the defence sector as necessary? 🤔 This article from Lockheed Martin sheds light on their strategies and perspectives, emphasising the mutually beneficial relationships that can exist between prime companies and smaller enterprises. As a prominent leader in the aerospace and defence industry, Lockheed Martin plays a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of supplier relationships. Here's an exploration of their strategies, challenges, and opportunities when working with smaller companies, highlighting their commitment to a thriving and inclusive defence ecosystem. Read the piece here: https://lnkd.in/er3hApzr #SmallBusiness #Collaboration #DefenceIndustry #lockheedmartin

What do top dealmakers have to say about the current deal environment for merger and acquisition transactions in the aerospace, defense and government IT services sector? Join King & Spalding and EY at the Federal M&A Outlook 2024: Dynamic Dealmaking on October 25. https://bit.ly/3ZlNIp5

Meet Sean Butt 👔 Sean is a Senior Associate at Raw Selection, a Diligent Executive Search Firm! Sean says " I think one of the fascinating aspects of the Private Equity industry is that you work with so many talented individuals who go into an organization and change it for the better. But more than that, there are always acquisitions happening, and that changes the landscape of various adjacent industries, whether it's aerospace defense, manufacturing, or for example the HVAC sector. This enables any aspect of the industry worldwide." To find out more about Sean, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/eJyiQDNj #rawselection #privateequity #executivesearch #portfoliocompanies

What does it mean to have an arsenal of democracy today? How do we incentivize industry to invest in capabilities that contribute to national defense? How do we incentivize the acquisition workforce and military leaders to manage (not avoid) risks while innovating at speed and scale? This framework guided the conversation of our panel of Service Acquisition Flag Officers, chaired by Michael Williamson, President of Lockheed Martin. Panelists were Alice T., Frank Lozano, Chris Manning, David Walsh, and Cherissa T. Lots of consensus that we need to get the incentives right, and people need to understand the "why" behind requests to go faster or operate differently. From this year's 21st Annual Acquisition Research Symposium, co-hosted with Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School and Department of Defense Management at Naval Postgraduate School. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gMdpU8r2 #AcqnSymposium #govcon #defenseinnovation

Why does Lockheed Martin view collaborative and diverse supplier bases within the defence sector as necessary? 🤔 This article from Lockheed Martin sheds light on their strategies and perspectives, emphasising the mutually beneficial relationships that can exist between prime companies and smaller enterprises. As a prominent leader in the aerospace and defence industry, Lockheed Martin plays a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics of supplier relationships. Here's an exploration of their strategies, challenges, and opportunities when working with smaller companies, highlighting their commitment to a thriving and inclusive defence ecosystem. Read the piece here: https://lnkd.in/e2BUiH_J #SmallBusiness #Collaboration #DefenceIndustry

Collaboration in Complex Supply Chains 🤝 Tip 5: Forge Alliances for Strategic Gains 🌐 Successful naval operations often involve international collaborations. Apply this principle to your supply chain by fostering strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders. Shared knowledge and resources lead to innovative solutions and collective success. #CollaborativePartnerships #GlobalNetworks #KMDynamicsTips #MarineSupply #ShipSupply #Management

On May 1st-2nd the NDIA Manufacturing Division is hosting an in-person event at Holland & Knight, 800 17th St. NW, District of Columbia. The Manufacturing Division continues to focus on establishing NDIA as a trusted resource targeted at addressing challenges of the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) related to: Supply Chain Resiliency Workforce Development Advanced Manufacturing Research and Engineering Future Technology