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 premium to the 9.8x average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector.

Note that this data is based on contribution from our growing community, composed of M&A and Private Equity professionals, and has been verified by our team to ensure its accuracy.