{"id":5146,"date":"2025-06-18T09:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T01:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/redwire-space-acquires-edge-autonomy-to-accelerate-global-defense-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T09:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T01:08:09","slug":"redwire-space-acquires-edge-autonomy-to-accelerate-global-defense-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/redwire-space-acquires-edge-autonomy-to-accelerate-global-defense-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Redwire Space Acquires Edge Autonomy to Accelerate Global Defense Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1750231007570_638858278131160114.png\" width=\"712\" height=\"385\" alt=\"Redwire Space Acquires Edge Autonomy to Accelerate Global Defense Technology\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1750231007570_638858278131160114.png\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/1750231007570_638858278131160114.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"385\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Redwire Corporation<\/strong>, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of <strong>Edge Autonomy<\/strong> Intermediate Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system technology. The strategic transaction was approved by Redwire shareholders on June 13.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transaction Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Transforms Redwire into a scaled and profitable space and defense tech company focused on the convergence of integrated autonomous operations for defense and national security. The combined company is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative space and airborne platforms\u2014two of the fastest growing trends in defense technology.<\/li>\n<li>Purpose built proven technology portfolios bridge the gap between airborne and space-based systems and enable software-defined, AI-enabled, autonomous operations across multiple domains and orbits, from the surface of the Earth to the surface of the Moon, Mars, and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: What are Airborne Satellite Terminals?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Significantly expands Redwire\u2019s global manufacturing and innovation presence with a highly skilled workforce of more than 1,300 employees and over 628,000 square feet of manufacturing and production capabilities across the U.S. and Europe after the combination.<\/li>\n<li>Accelerates Redwire\u2019s growth trajectory and strengthens its financial profile; the transaction is immediately accretive to Redwire\u2019s revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow<\/li>\n<li>The addition of Edge Autonomy\u2019s UAS technologies creates new integrated capabilities for Redwire\u2019s customers that leverage connectivity across space and airborne operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are pleased to complete this acquisition that establishes Redwire as a global leader in the aerospace and defense sector,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Redwire\u2019s Chairman and CEO<\/strong> <strong><\/strong><strong>Peter Cannito<\/strong><strong><\/strong>. \u201cToday marks the start of an exciting new chapter as a combined company. With Edge Autonomy, we are uniquely positioned to transform the future of multi-domain operations and provide decisive advantages to U.S. and allied warfighters. We look forward to leveraging our combined capabilities to enable the most critical missions as we strive to achieve air and space superiority and create significant value for Redwire\u2019s customers and shareholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As previously disclosed, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Redwire, as a combined company and assuming the transaction with Edge Autonomy had been consummated on January 1, 2025, forecasted full year revenues of $535 million to $605 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $105 million with positive Free Cash Flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>J.P. Morgan Securities LLC<\/strong> and <strong>GH Partners LLC<\/strong> served as financial advisors and <strong>Holland &amp; Knight LLP<\/strong> served as legal advisor to Redwire. Texas Capital Securities acted as advisor and lead arranger on the debt financing. Roth Capital Partners served as financial advisor and Richards, Layton &amp; Finger, P.A. served as legal advisor to the special committee of the Board of Directors. Citi and William Blair served as financial advisors and <strong>Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP<\/strong> served as legal advisor to Edge Autonomy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Redwire Corporation, a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of Edge Autonomy Intermediate Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system technology. The strategic transaction was approved by Redwire shareholders on June 13. 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