EDGE AUTONOMY
Acquired by
REDWIRE CORPORATION
EDGE AUTONOMY acquired by REDWIRE CORPORATION
Context
Redwire Corporation has completed the acquisition of 100% of Edge Autonomy from AE Industrial Partners and its affiliates. The strategic transaction, approved by Redwire shareholders on June 13, 2025, establishes the combined entity as a scaled global leader in the aerospace and defense sector. The deal transforms Redwire into a multi-domain disruptor capable of delivering integrated autonomous operations across space and airborne domains. The strategic rationale for the deal is to capitalize on the convergence of space-based and UAS technologies, which are among the fastest-growing trends in defense technology. By adding Edge Autonomy’s UAS platforms, Redwire can now offer AI-enabled, software-defined solutions that provide connectivity from the Earth's surface to the Moon and beyond. The acquisition significantly strengthens Redwire’s financial profile, providing a clear path to profitability with positive Free Cash Flow. The integration was supported by debt financing led by Texas Capital Securities and advised by J.P. Morgan and GH Partners.
EDGE AUTONOMY, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).
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Target
Edge Autonomy is a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (UAS) technology and autonomous solutions for defense and national security. The organization specializes in high-performance unmanned platforms and sensors used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. With a strong track record in software-defined, AI-enabled autonomous operations, the entity provides mission-critical capabilities to U.S. and allied warfighters, particularly in high-conflict environments. The firm maintains a geographically diverse footprint with advanced manufacturing and production facilities across the U.S. and Europe. Prior to its acquisition, the company was a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, known for its rapid innovation in the drone industry and its ability to bridge the gap between airborne and space-based autonomous connectivity.
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b USD
Revenue range: 150M - 250M USD
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M USD
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Acquirer: redwire corporation