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SPACE-EYES GOES PUBLIC VIA SPAC AT $638M

AI DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUL 31, 2026

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Space-Eyes, an AI-powered defense technology company backed by Eric Trump, has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company McKinley Acquisition Corp to go public. The deal values the company at $638 million.

The SPAC merger will bring Space-Eyes to the public markets, allowing the defense tech developer to access capital for growth and operations. The company specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the public sector defense market. Space-Eyes joins a growing list of defense and aerospace firms pursuing SPAC mergers as an alternative to traditional IPOs. The structure enables faster market entry compared to conventional public offerings. The deal represents continued investor interest in AI-driven defense technologies as government agencies modernize capabilities. Space-Eyes' focus on public sector applications positions it within a sector receiving significant government spending attention. Details on deal timing, funding structure, and post-merger operations were not immediately available. The merger remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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