On May 18, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Steven Grundman wrote an article in Aviation Week on future directions that the defense sector may evolve toward. His piece focuses on how defense companies can capitalize on these trends, especially as it pertains to new software.
Companies such as SpaceX have put national security in their sights, and legacy defense contractors need to reevaluate their approaches to remain relevant.
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