Canopy A&D's Strategic Acquisition of Tods Technology Boosts Global Maritime Defense Capabilities

by Prathik Jayaprakash

Canopy Aerospace & Defense, a portfolio company of Trive Capital, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tods Technology Ltd. Tods is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of advanced composite structures and acoustic materials serving the maritime defense industrial base.

The addition of Tods represents a major expansion of Canopy A&D's global footprint and technical capabilities. Tods brings decades of proven expertise in structural composites, sonar domes, acoustic enclosures, and signature-management materials for both surface and subsurface vessels.

Dr. Marco Villa, Canopy A&D CEO, commented, "Tods’ reputation and dedication to their customers’ missions are world-class and deeply aligned with our values. Their longstanding partnerships with the Royal Navy and over 25 navies worldwide expand Canopy A&D’s global presence, supporting critical allied defense programs and strengthening supply-chain resilience between the United States and the United Kingdom. We are committed to building on their legacy by investing in infrastructure, equipment, and people to create an immediate synergy we are eager to leverage."

This acquisition enhances Canopy A&D's ability to deliver advanced materials and engineered solutions across the full lifecycle of maritime defense programs—from design and development through qualification, production, and sustainment. By integrating Tods' composite and acoustic expertise with Canopy A&D's broader materials and manufacturing capabilities, the company solidifies its position as a leading partner to the global maritime defense industrial base, accelerating shipbuilding schedules and advancing mission-critical platform performance.