Beaufort and the Rise of Private Capital in Defence Industrial Platforms

A defence carve-out that illustrates how private equity and private credit are converging with industrial strategy to reshape mission-critical supply chains across allied defence markets.

The carve-out and acquisition of Beaufort from Survitec marks a structurally relevant transaction within the mid-market defense supply chain, reflecting the growing convergence between industrial strategy and private capital. Completed at the end of December 2025, the operation establishes Beaufort as an independent platform under the ownership of Capit…