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Shield to acquire Echodyne for $5.3 billion

PRIVATENov 05, 2026

Acquiring Company

Shield

Acquired Company

Echodyne

Tel AvivKirklandInformation Technology

Description

Shield has announced it will acquire Echodyne Corp. in a $5.3 billion transaction, expanding its Mission Systems business into radar and counter-drone sectors. The acquisition is expected to drive triple-digit revenue growth for both companies and enhance their capabilities in autonomous systems.

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Company Information

Company

Shield

Location

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

Shield will use the funding to significantly expand its U.S. presence with a New York City office, while further establishing itself in markets throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Shield enables regulated financial institutions to detect market abuse, gain behavioral analysis, mitigate toxic workplace culture and ultimately automate surveillance over all employee communication channels, saving both operational and compliance cost.

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Who acquired Echodyne?

Echodyne was acquired by Shield, based in Tel Aviv. The deal was reported on November 5, 2026. Shield will use the funding to significantly expand its U.S. presence with a New York City office, while further establishing itself in markets throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Shield is privately held.

When did Shield acquire Echodyne?

Shield's acquisition of Echodyne was reported on November 5, 2026. Shield has announced it will acquire Echodyne Corp. in a $5.3 billion transaction, expanding its Mission Systems business into radar and counter-drone sectors. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Echodyne do?

Echodyne's patented technology and powerful software create a breakthrough radar platform for existing and new applications in Defense, Security, and Autonomy. It is privately held, operating in Information Technology, and is based in Kirkland.

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