M&A Deal Summary

Canopy Aerospace & Defense Acquires Tods Technology

On November 4, 2025, Canopy Aerospace & Defense acquired defense company Tods Technology from Acorn Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Canopy Aerospace & Defense’s 1st transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is Canopy Aerospace & Defense’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-11-04
Target Tods Technology
Sector Defense
Buyer(s) Canopy Aerospace & Defense
Sellers(s) Acorn Capital Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Tods Technology

Dorchester, United Kingdom
Tods Technology is a manufacturer, assembler, and MRO of advanced composite materials and engineering solutions for air and sea defence systems, aircraft interiors, and air transport equipment. Tods Technology specialities include design engineering, radomes, sonar, and underwater acoustic domes, fairings, and high-temperature applications. Tods Technology was formed in 1932 and is headquartered in Dorchester, England.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Company
Sector Aerospace
DESCRIPTION

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers specialised materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal-reducing characteristics to the space and defence markets. Canopy Aerospace & Defense is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Defense M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Acorn Capital Management is a private equity group focused on aerospace and defense opportunities. Acorn looks specifically for companies engaged in aerospace parts manufacturing, aircraft modification and upgrades, engineering services, logistics, procurement and maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Acorn Capital Management was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector: Defense M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: United Kingdom M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
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