Panel: Government Priorities Driving M&A in Aerospace & Defense

Government priorities are increasingly shaping the future of M&A activity across the aerospace and defense sector. From evolving defense budget allocations and national security initiatives to federal investment strategies, learn how the government is driving consolidation, valuations, and investor interest throughout the middle market. Panelists will also discuss the growing demand for dual-use technologies—including AI, cybersecurity, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing—and how public-private partnerships are accelerating innovation and creating new opportunities for strategic buyers, private equity firms, and emerging defense-focused companies.