March 23 (Reuters) - Defense technology prime contractor

AEVEX, backed by buyout firm Madison Dearborn Partners, on

Monday filed for an initial public offering in the United

States.

The U.S. IPO market remains accessible despite the ongoing

conflict in the Middle East, with some issuers in recent weeks

braving market volatility to push ahead with their listings.

The Solana Beach, California-based company and some of its

existing shareholders plan to sell shares in the offering.

AEVEX will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the

symbol "AVEX."

Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities and Jefferies are the lead

underwriters for the offering.