Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Space-Eyes Goes Public in $638M SPAC Deal for Growth
Space-Eyes is a company that makes technology to stop drones and give governments information about the world.
A special company called McKinley Acquisition Corp will merge with Space-Eyes, making it a public company on the stock market.
Eric Trump, the president’s son, will help the company.
The deal is worth $638 million and will let Space-Eyes grow by making more products and getting big contracts.
The company plans to finish the deal in the last quarter of 2026 and will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker CUAS.
Space-Eyes merges with McKinley Acquisition Corp in a $638 million SPAC deal.
Eric Trump becomes strategic adviser and third‑largest private investor.
Company plans to scale via third‑party manufacturing and pursue a $35 million contract pipeline.
Products include SeaWatch maritime platform and Morpheus counter‑drone system.
Deal expected to close Q4 2026, trading on Nasdaq as CUAS.
- Who
- Eric Trump, Space-Eyes, McKinley Acquisition Corp
- What
- SPAC merger to take Space-Eyes public
- When
- Announced Friday, expected close Q4 2026
- Where
- Miami-based Space-Eyes, Nasdaq exchange
- Why
- To raise capital, expand contracts, and meet growing defense tech demand
- Company
- Space-Eyes
- Deal Value
- $638 million
- Investor
- Eric Trump
- Expected Close
- Q4 2026
- Ticker
- CUAS
- Products
- SeaWatch, Morpheus
- Annual Revenue
- $1 million
- Contract Pipeline
- $35 million over 5 years