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SpaceEyes to Go Public in $638M SPAC Deal

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SpaceEyes agrees to go public through a $638m SPAC deal.
Eric Trump is a strategic adviser and third-largest private investor.
The company develops AI-powered counter-drone technologies.
Expected contract growth drives the investment thesis.

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Strategic Implications

This deal may indicate growing investor interest in defense technology companies, particularly those focused on drone detection and AI-driven battlefield intelligence. The involvement of Eric Trump could suggest a strategic push into government contracts, which may benefit SpaceEyes' expansion plans.

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What Happened

Defence Technology Company Backed by Eric Trump Expands Globally

Defence technology company SpaceEyes has agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company McKinley Acquisition Corp in a deal valuing the combined business at $638 million. The company, which has Eric Trump as a strategic adviser and third-largest private investor, develops AI-powered counter-drone and geospatial intelligence technologies for governments and agencies. SpaceEyes plans to scale up its business using third-party manufacturers, allowing it to expand into government contracts on different continents and into corporate clients. The deal was first reported by Reuters.

Source | Originally Published: August 2, 2026

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