Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited Acquired by DC Capital Partners

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DC Capital Partners, an Alexandria, VA based private equity firm focused on making investments in Government and Engineering businesses, is pleased to announce it has acquired Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited ("AGI" or the "Company"), a leading UK provider of integrated maritime technologies and systems.

This acquisition represents a significant milestone for AGI, which was formed following the 2017 merger of two renowned UK engineering companies Aeronautical and General Instruments Limited ("AGI") and Aish Technologies Limited ("Aish") and subsequently acquired by Trident Maritime Systems in 2022. AGI and Aish are two heritage businesses, each with over 100 years of operational history, that have been instrumental in shaping the evolution of naval technology in the UK and abroad.

The transaction will allow AGI to operate as an independent company, which will allow the business to more effectively service their existing customers while expanding the capabilities and geographical reach of the business in a disciplined, strategic manner. The Company will continue to be well positioned to assist their current and future customers to address increased global uncertainty and the renewed commitment of allied nations to invest in the defense organizations of their respective countries.

DC Capital Partners brings deep sector experience in government-related businesses and a strong commitment to long-term value creation. Their plans for AGI include strategic investments in technology, engineering talent, and infrastructure, with a clear focus on supporting national defense priorities and further growing the organization.

"We are delighted to welcome AGI into the DC Capital portfolio," said Thomas J. Campbell, Founder and Managing Partner of DC Capital. "The AGI team shares our core values of always doing the right thing and treating people the way you want to be treated. As we build out all aspects of the business, both internally and externally, we will ensure these values remain at the core of the Company."

DC Capital Partners' Jeff Weber commented, "AGI's deep legacy, recent transformation, and future facing ambition align strongly with our mission. We look forward to working with David Hyde and the impressive team at AGI. The Company has unique capabilities that are critical to allied Navies, and we will continue to invest in these capabilities to ensure the continued success of the business."

Over the past three years, AGI has undergone a substantial transformation, merging AGI and Aish into a single, unified organization. This has resulted in a strengthened business, able to deliver cutting-edge systems across command and control, navigation aids, rugged electronics, secure enclosures and lighting technologies.

"We are immensely proud of the journey that has brought us here," said David Hyde, Chief Executive Officer of Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited. "With the integration of AGI and Aish under the leadership of Trident Maritime Systems, we have created a highly capable and forward-looking organization. This next chapter under the ownership of DC Capital Partners marks an exciting opportunity to accelerate investment, expand our capabilities, and strengthen our support to customers in the UK and internationally."

AGI, together with its new owners, is committed to ensuring a seamless transition and continued excellence for all customers and partners.

About Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited

AGI delivers mission-critical systems and technologies to naval and commercial maritime markets. With deep technical capabilities and a heritage stretching back more than a century through Aeronautical and General Instruments Limited and Aish Technologies Limited, the company provides solutions in navigation, control, enclosures, and integrated platform systems.

About DC Capital Partners

DC Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, focused on making control investments in middle market, U.S.-based, Government and Engineering companies. Learn more at www.dccp.com.

Contact:
Thomas J. Campbell
202-737-5220

SOURCE DC Capital Partners, LLC