- LISI Aerospace and Lockheed Martin signed a supply agreement for the F-35v programme in June 2020, with a total estimated value of US$ 60 million.
- Stanley Black & Decker acquired Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing LLC (CAM) and expanded its product portfolio to include viable products for aerospace and defence end-users.
- In 2020, Avantus Aerospace acquired Fastener Innovation Technology Corporation to expand its product portfolio.
- Furthermore, Birmingham Fasteners announced the acquisition of Steel City Bolt in 2021, which will expand the company's local manufacturing capabilities and assist customers with their fastener needs for a variety of applications.
