# Nippon Kayaku acquires Aero Systems West

Nippon Kayaku, a Japanese chemical company, acquired Aero Systems West (ASW), a UAV manufacturer. The acquisition marks Nippon Kayaku's entry into the UAV market and is expected to expand ASW's operations and production capacity.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-04-18
- Status: announced
- Products: unmanned aerial vehicles, PARASAFE parachute system
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Nippon Kayaku](https://endata.com/companies/29813.md) (acquirer)
- [Aero Systems West](https://endata.com/companies/69801.md) (target)

## Sources

- [aerosystemswest.com](https://aerosystemswest.com/asws-exciting-cuav-2022-announcements-acquisition-the-kayaku-spirit-parachute-system-and-rebranding/), 2023-04-18: "One of the most significant announcements was its acquisition by Nippon Kayaku, a Japanese industrial explosives manufacturer with over a century of experience."

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