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Creating a modernized defense technology frontier
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Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized defense frontier by scaling technology, from AI to quantum computing.
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European defense tech start-ups: In it for the long run?
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A defense tech start-up ecosystem is developing in Europe as countries look to boost innovation in defense capabilities.
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Innovation at Thales: An interview with Patrice Caine
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Patrice Caine, chair and CEO of Thales, shares insights on the role innovation plays in the defense sector, especially the current status of AI and the future of quantum technologies.
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Improving military aircraft sustainment to strengthen Europe’s defense
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With European NATO countries seeking to rapidly expand their defense capabilities, we explore how maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers could improve operations to enhance mission readiness.
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A different lens on Europe’s defense budgets
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European NATO countries are looking to ramp up their defense budgets—potentially adding much more direct in-country readiness per euro.
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Demand for efficient airplanes remains: An interview with Darren Hulst
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McKinsey speaks to Darren Hulst, vice president of Boeing’s commercial marketing division, to discuss the latest industry...
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Mars exploration pushes the boundaries of AI: An interview with NASA’s Vandi Verma
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Take a seat at Mission Control as NASA’s Vandi Verma details the AI and software powering the Mars rovers and how her field...
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Making aerospace ‘diverse and dynamic’: An interview with Airbus U.S.’s Debra Facktor
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One of the highest-ranking female executives in the aerospace industry foresees a space economy—and a space workforce—that...
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What comes next in defense tech?
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Commercial innovation is driving rapid advancements in defense technology, but maturity and readiness vary.
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Advanced industries: New technologies and supply chain shifts are driving key portfolio and investment decisions
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A number of trends, including reduced interest rates and the emergence of new technologies, software, and ecosystems, point to...
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Robert Hormats on how today’s geopolitics affects companies
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The former Under Secretary of State discusses the risk of a trade war, the rise of China, and the importance of geopolitical...
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Daniel Yergin on energy and the new world order
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Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prize–winning authority on energy, politics, and economics, discusses how rewriting the rules...
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Michael Froman on the business implications of geopolitics
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The president of the Council on Foreign Relations explains that companies today are facing the most complex international environment...
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Shifting currents: The role of shipbuilders in enhancing naval fleets
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As the global security context changes, government defense budgets are shifting. Shipbuilders could adjust their offerings in...
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How product-focused operations can accelerate global shipbuilding
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A new operating model can help the global commercial and defense shipbuilding industry address bottlenecks and ramp up production...
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Redeveloping legacy sites to boost global maritime industry capacity
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How can the global commercial and defense maritime industry meet the recent spike in demand while saving time and costs? With...
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Reinventing Rolls-Royce: A conversation with CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç
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Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he...
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Lockheed Martin’s Stacy Kubicek on using multidomain tech in defense
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Whether they are monitoring threats or involved in active operations, a country’s defense forces must remain connected...
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Digitalizing operations at Airbus: An interview with Delphine Bazaud
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As supply chains and operations become more complex, aerospace companies can gain an edge through greater digitalization.