Aerospace, Defense & Space
Winter 2025
Defense Communications M&A Update
As geopolitical tensions grow, defense communications demand has risen, with military conflict events climbing from ~104K in 2020 to ~200K in 2024. U.S. DoD Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Intelligence (“C4I”) funding reached $14.5B in 2024, driven by technological advancements and the desire for governments to target the development of emerging technologies.

Trends Driving M&A for Aerospace, Defense & Space
Report Summary
As geopolitical tensions grow, defense communications demand has risen, with military conflict events climbing from ~104K in 2020 to ~200K in 2024. U.S. DoD Command, Control, Communication, Computers, and Intelligence (“C4I”) funding reached $14.5B in 2024, driven by technological advancements and the desire for governments to target the development of emerging technologies.
Trends Driving M&A for Aerospace, Defense & Space
Key Highlights
- Trends in the Defense Communications Sector
- Defense Communications Sector Valuation Environment
- Recent Defense Communications Sector Transaction Activity
- Meridian Capital AD&S Investment Banking Overview