DLA Piper advised Albers Aerospace, a warfighter-focused partner delivering advanced solutions across aerospace and defense sectors, in its acquisition of a global leader in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) integration.

With this new acquisition, Albers Aerospace delivers tailored ISR solutions that meet the operational needs of its clients worldwide. From concept to delivery, Albers Aerospace ensures mission success through superior technology, engineering, and support.

“Congratulations to the entire Albers Aerospace team on this successful acquisition, which will immediately benefit the strategic mission of the company and add to their industry-leading capabilities,” said Jeffrey Houle, Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services Transactional Practice.

John Albers, CEO of Albers Aerospace, said: “We appreciate the careful guidance and unwavering support from Jeff and the DLA Piper team. Their extensive experience and industry insights were crucial to the closing of this key acquisition.”

Along with Houle (Washington, DC), the DLA Piper team that advised Albers Aerospace included Partners Tom Pilkerton and Julia Kovacs (both Baltimore) and William Bartow (Philadelphia); Of Counsel Christina Pappas (Baltimore); and Associates Julie Franki (Atlanta) and Huntington Domine (Palo Alto).

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 15 consecutive years, according to Mergermarket, and ranked as number one in VC, PE and M&A in combined global deal volume according to PitchBook.

DLA Piper’s Aerospace and Defense practice offers a multidisciplinary international team with deep expertise across the defense contracting lifecycle, from bid preparation and regulatory compliance to contract performance and dispute resolution. Our integrated team of government contracts specialists and corporate attorneys adeptly manages complex transactions—including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships—essential for success in this rigorously regulated sector. Drawing upon extensive experience with federal acquisition regulations and national security mandates, we provide comprehensive legal counsel that safeguards compliance while facilitating clients’ strategic growth within the aerospace and defense industry.

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About Albers Aerospace:

Albers Aerospace is a trusted leader in aerospace and defense, delivering advanced, mission-critical solutions that empower the Warfighter and enhance national security. With expertise spanning digital and systems engineering, ruggedized power and container solutions, unmanned systems, and networking, Albers Aerospace supports defense operations across land, air, and cyber domains. As a privately owned, next-generation contractor operating at the crucial intersection of commercial and defense sectors, we bring agile, scalable, and high-performance solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern missions. Our commitment to being a reliable partner drives us to invest in cutting-edge technology, streamlined processes, and uncompromising quality standards, ensuring our clients' operational success and resilience. Guided by core values of excellence, integrity, dedication, & stewardship, Albers Aerospace is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions today that solve the challenges of tomorrow.

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