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Applied Aerospace and Defense files for US IPO after nearly 25% revenue surge
Business
Published on 8 May 2026
A net loss did not stop a defense supplier
Applied Aerospace and Defense, a private equity backed government contractor, has filed for a U.S. IPO after reporting a 24.8% revenue jump to $498.8 million in 2025. The company posted a $17 million net loss, but investors are watching its strong growth and its position supplying critical defense hardware.
- Applied Aerospace and Defense filed for a U.S. IPO
- Revenue rose 24.8% to $498.8 million in 2025
- Net loss of $17 million despite growth
- Defense hardware supplier status draws investor interest
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