NP Aerospace announced its acquisition of Iten Defense on 22 June from Edgewater Capital Partners and other minority shareholders.
UK-based NP Aerospace, a leading armour technology developer and vehicle integrator, will expand and strengthen its portfolio of survivability and protection technologies through this acquisition, with Iten’s advanced defensive protection solutions enhancing the new parent’s ability to support existing and new defence and security customers across global markets.
“This is an important strategic step for NP Aerospace as we continue to invest in advanced protection technologies and expand our capabilities for customers worldwide,” said NP Aerospace CEO, James Kempston. “Iten Defense brings strong technical expertise, manufacturing capacity, and complementary capabilities.” Damon Walsh, Iten’s CEO, added “This is great news for Iten and, more importantly, for our customers. As a larger global enterprise with combined engineering and technical know-how, we will be well placed to respond to today’s increasingly complex defense requirements at a pace to best serve our customers’ needs.”
The companies will continue to operate as separate businesses until closing, which remains subject to customary government and regulatory conditions.
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NP Aerospace is actively expanding its global operations, having acquired the assets of Jankel Armouring in 2024. It has recently cemented additional orders from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada for add-on armour systems for the LAV and allying in Team LionStrike with BAE Systems and GM Defense to provide mobility solutions for the UK Ministry of Defence.
The company is in full-rate production of its Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 armoured vehicle and is also innovating in female-specific body armour under an MoD contract.
Headline image: NP Aerospace continues its path of expansion in geography and portfolio.
