# MTU Aero Engines acquires AeroDesignWorks to expand UAV propulsion

German aerospace manufacturer MTU Aero Engines AG announced the acquisition of AeroDesignWorks GmbH, a Cologne-based startup specializing in propulsion systems for UAVs and guided missiles. AeroDesignWorks will become a wholly owned subsidiary but remain legally independent.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-08
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: propulsion systems for UAVs, propulsion systems for guided missiles
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [MTU Aero Engines](https://endata.com/companies/7225.md) (acquirer)
- [AeroDesignWorks](https://endata.com/companies/91292.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airpronews.com](https://airpronews.com/2026/04/09/mtu-aero-engines-acquires-aerodesignworks-to-expand-uav-propulsion/), 2026-04-09: "Through AeroDesignWorks, we are ensuring accelerated and substantial entry into a key growth sector."

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