ACCESS Newswire·Jun 3, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

HEICO Corporation Acquires Key Supplier of Armored Vehicle Track Systems

HEICO Corporation's Flight Support Group acquired Cook Defence Systems to form HEICO-Cook Defence (HCD), with HEICO owning 80% and William Cook Holdings retaining 20%.
Managing Director William Cook & the existing management team will continue to lead HCD operations following the transaction.
Cook Defence Systems specializes in designing & manufacturing track systems, sprockets, running gear, & associated components for armored fighting vehicles.
The company serves national defense ministries & global original equipment manufacturers, supporting both new vehicle production & long-term aftermarket demand for NATO & allied nations.
Established in 1994, Cook Defence operates from Stanhope, UK, with approximately 130 employees & derives most revenue from outside the United States.
HEICO executives expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings within one year of closing.
HEICO Corporation operates through its Flight Support Group & Electronic Technologies Group, serving aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications, & electronics industries.
Forward-looking statements regarding future performance & synergies are subject to risks including geopolitical events, defense spending fluctuations, & regulatory approvals.