On June 12, 2026, SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX. At a targeted valuation of $1.77 trillion and a $75 billion capital raise, it will be the largest IPO in stock market history, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $29.4 billion raise in 2019.¹...
The “Golden Dome” missile defense project, announced by President Donald Trump in May 2025, is set to reshape the aerospace and defense (A&D) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. With an initial $25 billion budget and projected costs of $542...
How U.S. Defense Spending Is Changing Under DOGE Reforms U.S. defense spending is undergoing a major transformation under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Launched in early 2025, DOGE aims to cut federal expenditures while improving military efficiency....
The Rise of Aerospace and Defense IPOs: A Sign of Sector Growth The aerospace and defense (A&D) sector witnessed a remarkable surge in IPO activity, signaling a strong recovery and growing investor confidence. Notably, StandardAero, Loar Holdings, and Karman led...
Download full PDF here In the fast-evolving world of Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking, shifting U.S. policies play a crucial role in shaping the M&A landscape. With the potential return of a Trump administration, the A&D sector could see sweeping...
