The McLean Group’s July 2025 M&A Insider Report highlights a dynamic and resilient dealmaking environment across key sectors, including defense, government, intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, maritime, and critical infrastructure. Despite a cooling labor market and rising geopolitical uncertainty, M&A activity continues to gain momentum, with both strategic acquirers and private equity sponsors pursuing high-value targets. Noteworthy transactions this month include TRIUMPH’s $2.9B acquisition by Warburg and Berkshire, the merger of satellite operators Intelsat and SES, and Fairbanks Morse Defense’s purchase of Rolls-Royce’s Naval Propulsors unit, further expanding its manufacturing capabilities. […]
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