AQR Entities Report 1,875,000 Units (7.26%) in KCHVU

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management and related entities reported beneficial ownership of 1,875,000 units of Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp. Class A ordinary shares, representing 7.26% of the class. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power; all voting and disposition authority is reported as shared (1,875,000) across the reporting entities.

The Schedule identifies AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC as the reporting persons and states the holdings are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control. The exhibit clarifies that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and that AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

Positive

• Disclosed a material stake: 1,875,000 units representing 7.26% of Class A shares
• Clear reporting of authority: 0 sole voting/dispositive power and 1,875,000 shared voting/dispositive power
• Certification of ordinary-course holdings stating securities were not acquired to change or influence control

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: AQR discloses a material passive stake of 7.26% in KCHVU, reported as shared control and held in the ordinary course.

The disclosed position of 1,875,000 units (7.26%) is material by common disclosure thresholds and could be relevant to holders monitoring concentrated ownership. The filing indicates no sole voting or dispositive power, which supports a passive stance. The certification that securities were not acquired to influence control suggests the stake is intended as an investment position rather than an activist holding.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Related AQR entities report shared voting/dispositive power with a combined 7.26% stake; governance influence appears limited per the filing.

The Schedule 13G shows the stake is aggregated across affiliated entities with shared authority, not held by a single controlling entity. The exhibit explicitly states the parent-subsidiary relationships among the filers, clarifying reporting responsibility. The itemized certification asserting ordinary-course holdings reduces near-term governance concerns since the filer disclaims intent to change or influence issuer control.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G5304D106

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G5304D106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,875,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,875,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,875,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.26 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G5304D106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,875,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,875,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,875,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.26 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G5304D106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 1,875,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,875,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,875,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.26 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Kochav Defense Acquisition Corp.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 307 WEST 38 ST FL 16, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: G5304D106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,875,000* *Units representing 1,875,000 shares of Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(b)	Percent of class: 7.26 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 1,875,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,875,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,875,000
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 1,875,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,875,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,875,000
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

FAQ

How many KCHVU shares does AQR beneficially own?

AQR beneficially owns 1,875,000 units, representing 7.26% of the Class A ordinary shares.

Which entities filed the Schedule 13G for KCHVU?

The filing was made on behalf of AQR Capital Management, LLC; AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC; and AQR Arbitrage, LLC.

Does AQR have sole voting or dispositive power over the shares?

No. The filing reports 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, with 1,875,000 shares under shared voting and dispositive power.

Is the ownership held on behalf of another person?

Item 6 of the filing states Not Applicable, indicating no specified ownership on behalf of another person in that item.

Does the filing indicate intent to influence control of KCHVU?

The filers certify the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

How are the reporting AQR entities related?

The exhibit states AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.