05 Nov 2025

"Kratos Defense Acquires Orbit Communications in $356 Million Cross-Border Deal"

"Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) has acquired Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI) for $356 million, marking a significant cross-border acquisition in the defense communications sector. The deal involved complex negotiations, regulatory approvals, and security considerations in both Israel and the U.S. The merger agreement has been signed, with closing expected in approximately four months. A dedicated team of professionals led the transaction, with special recognition for Shimon Aviran's expertise in handling security-sensitive aspects."

Arnona T.L. Law Firm represented Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) in its $356 million acquisition of Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a publicly traded defense communications company. The transaction involved a cross-border acquisition with multiple subsidiaries, regulatory considerations, and classified security approvals. The acquisition required a lengthy and discreet negotiation process, alongside close coordination with defense and regulatory authorities in both Israel and the U.S. The merger agreement has been signed, and closing is expected in approximately four months, subject to customary approvals. The transaction was executed by a highly dedicated team from Arnona T.L. Law Firm, led by David Osborne (Partner, Corporate and M&A) and Shiri Shaham (Partner, Corporate and M&A), together with Josh Hauser (Partner, Corporate and M&A), Tali Salzman (Partner, Corporate and M&A), Sabrina Ozery (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Shai Margalit (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Neta Goshen Brami (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Roy Keidar (Partner, Regulatory and Defense), Itay Flohr (Associate, Regulatory and Defense), Roni Osborne (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Ayal HaCohen (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Ofir Levy (Associate, Corporate and M&A), Ofir Paz (Associate, Corporate and M&A), and Miriam Friedman (Associate, Corporate and M&A). Special mention is given to Shimon Aviran (Partner, Security and Regulatory), whose guidance and expertise were central to the security-sensitive aspects of the transaction.
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