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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 4, 2026DefenseSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Aeron Defense acquires General Tool
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
General Tool
GTC · Cincinnati, Ohio
Acquirer
Aeron Defense
Full Acquisition
Status
Announced
Aeron Defense agreed to acquire General Tool. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Announced. Sector: Defense. Target headquarters context: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-04. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Ventus Industrial Partners , a US-based private equity firm specializing in sectors critical to national security, announces the formation of Aeron Defense , and the acquisitions of General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company , in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 4, 2026 · businesswire.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Defense. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: businesswire.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index