Firms are investing in AI, but two-thirds of their efforts are still in the proof-of-concept phase. Capturing real value from the technology requires a different approach.
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AI and Digital Capabilities
Article
October 21, 2025
As militaries invest heavily in new technology, they need to launch a similar effort to give armed forces and civil servants the capabilities to succeed with new tools.
Defense Strategy and Spending
Article
July 13, 2026
Armed forces around the world routinely have a third of their aircraft grounded for maintenance issues. Solving the problem requires a smarter approach.
Article
October 22, 2025
A C$1.2 trillion boost in military spending over the next decade can be a catalyst for growth and innovation across Canada’s industrial base.
Article
June 24, 2025
The impending big boost in European defense spending will create major new markets for commercial firms across sectors—and a historic chance to transform the continent’s industries.
Article
April 8, 2025
Governments around the world are increasing their defense spending, but a new approach, Mission-Based ROI™, can help ensure that they get the maximum impact from new investments.
Report
February 11, 2025
To improve innovation, defense ministries must confront a number of issues that pose outsized constraints but are not fully understood, appreciated, or addressed.
Article
April 28, 2025
A fact-based assessment of the industry’s economic, societal, and environmental impacts—both positive and negative—can help companies build greater stakeholder trust.
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Operational Performance and Supply Chain Resilience
Article
January 23, 2026
The Navy aims to enlarge and upgrade its fleet in a challenging time frame, but the US shipbuilding industry’s production rate is lagging. Two measures can help close the gap.
Article
April 20, 2026
As maintenance demands grow, MRO providers can use new digital tools to make processes and technicians far more efficient and effective.
Article
April 4, 2025
Schedule disruptions lead to lost revenue and higher compensation costs, with cascading effects on fleet utilization, crew scheduling, and overall network stability.
Article
March 27, 2025
New fuels can decarbonize the commercial aviation industry, but stakeholders will need to move faster to achieve 2030 targets.
Article
July 17, 2024
With foundries and forges a critical choke point for aircraft production and servicing, we outline steps to help OEMs partner more effectively and unclog the jam.
Space and Future Technologies
Local Article
May 7, 2026
Why the next five years will decide who captures the next wave of value in space connectivity?
Article
June 19, 2025
With the sector entering a new era, this report outlines how governments can maximize benefits and manage risks to take advantage of Space 4.0.
Article
December 6, 2024
To meet the space industry’s soaring demands, manufacturers of satellites, rockets, and other critical hardware need to focus on five priority areas.
Article
July 25, 2024
Integrating today’s advanced space services, including satellite communications and Earth observation, is taking industrials to new levels of growth and profitability.
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