# Shield agrees to acquire Echodyne for up to $5.3bn

Shield, a defence technology company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire radar maker Echodyne Corp. for up to $5.3 billion, including an earnout. The deal is expected to close in early 2027.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Kirkland, Washington, United States
- Value: $5.30B
- Status: announced
- Products: radar systems, defence technology
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Shield](https://endata.com/companies/95074.md) (acquirer)
- [Echodyne Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/95075.md) (target)

## Sources

- [dailybidco.com](https://dailybidco.com/issues/90), 2026-11-06: "Shield, a defence technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Echodyne Corp., a radar maker headquartered in the same town, in a transaction valued at $5.3bn."

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