Aerospace & Defense Insights
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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.
Report
Innovation in US national security: A report card
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Our new research assesses the United States’ progress in advancing its technological leadership in national security.
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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.
Interview
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.
Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for European defense spending
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The war in Ukraine has prompted European nations to increase defense spending. How can they maximize the impact and achieve optimal security benefits?
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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...
Interview
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...
Interview
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...