Unmanned Systems
Autonomy has moved from science project to program of record, and buyers are paying for platforms that have crossed into fielded capability — particularly where affordable mass is the requirement.
We advise unmanned platform manufacturers, payload and sensor suppliers and autonomy software companies on sales to strategics and defense-focused sponsors.
M&A advisory services to meet the growing needs of our UAV and Unmanned Systems clients
The McLean Group’s Unmanned Systems, Drone and UAV Team is a proven leader in delivering exceptional M&A advisory services. We combine deep sector intelligence with a robust network of strategic acquirers and financial investors, enabling us to consistently achieve superior outcomes for our clients. Our team, comprised of seasoned industry veterans and financial experts, possesses extensive experience across the full spectrum of the unmanned systems and drone ecosystem, including:
The autonomy subsectors we cover
Platforms
Autonomy & Software
Payloads & Enablers
Selected Engagements
Leadership
Insights
Market Report · Oct 2026Q3 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Market UpdateThe McLean Group's Q3 2026 M&A Insider Report tracks deal activity across Defense, Government & Intelligence, Physical & Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Maritime. Defense, Government & Intelligence recorded 66 transactions in the quarter, headlined [...]Read More →
Market Report · Oct 2026SBA 7(a) Change-of-Ownership Loans Now Require an Independent Quality of Earnings ReportEffective October 1, 2026, SBA 7(a) lenders must obtain an independent quality of earnings (QoE) report for certain change-of-ownership loans with a business purchase price of $3 million or more, and must underwrite repayment on [...]Read More →
Market Report · Sep 2026Fairness Opinions: What Boards Should Know Before They SignBoards are judged on the decision and on how they reached it. A fairness opinion speaks to the second question, and in a market where deal structures keep getting more complicated, that question is getting [...]Read More →Talk to the Unmanned Systems team
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