Alceon has acquired a 70% stake in the Shadbolt Group, a heavy navy shipbuilder, amidst Australia's ramped-up defense spending and growing investor interest in the defense sector.

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The Shadbolt Group, a heavy navy shipbuilder based in Australia, has recently seen increased interest from private equity firms, particularly following the acquisition of a 70% stake by Alceon. This move is designed to bolster their capabilities in line with the Australian government's expanding defense agenda, and it builds upon Alceon’s prior experience in the sector, including its acquisition and sale of the engineering firm Eptec.

By investing strategically in the Shadbolt Group, Alceon aims to enhance the company's role in Australia's defense infrastructure, aligning with the government's commitment to increasing defense spending from AUD 53 billion to AUD 100 billion over the next decade, partially as a response to the AUKUS security partnership with the UK and the US.

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