Sopra Steria has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Manufacturing Engineering business of Daher Industrial Services in a move aimed at reinforcing its aerospace engineering capabilities.
The proposed transaction, announced on 28 May 2026, targets Daher Industrial Services’ Manufacturing Engineering activities, which provide engineering services dedicated to the aerospace manufacturing process. The scope covers manufacturing engineering services for the aeronautical sector and does not extend to other Daher businesses.
Sopra Steria presents the contemplated acquisition as a lever to strengthen its expertise and positioning in aeronautical engineering, building on its existing portfolio of consulting and engineering services for major aerospace customers. The company frames the deal as part of a broader effort to deepen its role in the aerospace value chain through specialized industrial engineering capabilities.
The operation remains subject to the successful completion of the exclusive negotiations and any required regulatory or other customary approvals. No financial terms, workforce data or market share metrics have been disclosed at this stage, and the acquisition cannot yet be considered finalized.
For the aerospace industry, the planned deal signals further consolidation of engineering and industrial services around major digital and technology players already embedded with leading aeronautical primes.