Capital, capability and consolidation: How M&A will reshape aerospace and defence in 2026Capital, capability and consolidation: How M&A will reshape aerospace and defence in 2026
Capital, capability and consolidation: How M&A will reshape aerospace and defence in 2026
The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) market entered 2026 with more momentum than at any point in the past decade. Geopolitical instability, rising defence budgets and a recovering commercial aviation cycle have not only lifted performance – they’ve reshaped portfolio priorities and accelerated consolidation across the sector.
