Market Chatter: BAE Systems, EQT Reportedly Eye Bids for Robin Radar Systems

MT Newswires · 2d ago
01:20 AM EDT, 10/02/2026 (MT Newswires) -- British aerospace and defense company BAE Systems (BA.L) is among several parties interested in acquiring Dutch drone-detection company Robin Radar Systems, Reuters reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Other potential bidders include private equity companies EQT (EQT.ST) and Advent, investment company CVC, and alternative asset manager Blackstone, the report added. Dutch investment company Parcom is expected to put Robin Radar up for sale later this year, advised by JPMorgan, and the transaction could value the company at around 2 billion euros. BAE, CVC, Blackstone, Advent, EQT, Robin Radar, Parcom, and JPMorgan did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)