The aerospace and defense sectors face a pivotal moment as geopolitical tensions rise, labor shortages increase and technological innovation accelerates, driving demand for modernizing military and aerospace operations. Early-stage tech investors are taking note, as funding shifts toward startups that address challenges in automation, digital transformation and supply chain resilience ' each significant for these sectors. Demand for new aircraft, ships and advanced defense systems is a top priority for the Department of Defense. The future of aerospace and defense relies on speed to production and out-maneuvering our adversaries. Utilizing AI/ML in design, simulation and part production as well as autonomous systems and navigation is key to achieving that. The rising interest in aerospace and defense is driven by labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and the sector's critical infrastructure value. Meanwhile, global defense spending continues to increase as nations prioritize...
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