Aerospace and Defense - Growth Opportunity Newsletter

Enterprise MetaBrain: Empower enterprise teams with AI-driven strategic intelligence

Discover What’s Next: Frost & Sullivan’s Top 50 Technologies Are Here

What Opportunities Showcase Vast Growth Potential in the Counter-unmanned Aerial System Space?

How Can You Harness Border Security Solutions and Optimize Your Growth Strategies?

Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture: What Are the Key Growth Drivers?

Which Transformative Megatrends and Regulations Are Impacting the Growth of the Global Defense Industry?

Commercial Aviation

Growth Opportunities in the Global Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) Industry

How can your organization accelerate transformation by integrating AI and robotics into baggage handling systems?
What role can your team play in helping airports achieve seamless operational efficiency through BHS upgrades?
What impact will sustainability megatrends in Europe and North America have on your company’s growth prospects?

Top Strategic Imperatives Shaping the Future of Airborne Ammunition in 2025

Unmanned Systems

UAS Communication Disruptors

How is the unmanned aerial system (UAS) space poised for growth amid evolving drone communication threats?

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Defense

Strategic Imperatives in Drone Warfare

What growth potential does stealth technology offer for enhancing operational secrecy in military drones?

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Defense and Security

US Customs and Border Protection

How can your company drive growth by addressing evolving security challenges with advanced technologies?

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Defense

United States Missile Defense

What growth potential exists by leveraging advancements in hypersonic and ballistic missile technology?

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Space

Opportunities in Space-based ISR

What best practices help address security risks in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations?

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Innovative Technology Transforming Airports of the Future

Commercial Aviation

Technologies Transforming Airports

What innovations are most effective in enhancing operational efficiency across various airport tiers?

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US Military Intelligence Industry Growth Opportunities

Defense

United States Military Intelligence

How will generative AI impact human-machine relationships in operational data-driven environments?

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Commercial Aviation

Advanced Materials in Aerospace

How does your team capitalize on the rising demand for next-generation aircraft and engine platforms?

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Growth Webinar Key Takeaways

MetaBrain

MetaBrain, a collaborative innovation from Frost & Sullivan and SAP, introduces a new framework for enterprise intelligence. Our recent MetaBrain Growth Webinar brought together the following leaders from across sectors to explore how this AI-native decision intelligence platform is shaping strategic, operational, and civic transformation:

Aroop Zutshi – Global President & Managing Partner, Frost & Sullivan
Sanjeev Kumar – CEO at Eficens Systems
Oscar Baskoro – Chief Digital Officer, Nusantara (New Capital City, Indonesia)
Varun Thamba – Regional Head of Artificial Intelligence at SAP Asia Pacific & Japan
Ashok Verma – Founding Partner/CEO at nVentures pte ltd.
Manjunath Nagaraju – Director at Systema (Germany)
Subhranshu Shekhar Das – Executive Board Member and Regional Executive Board Member, Frost & Sullivan

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We are excited to introduce the Transformational Leadership Retreat Center- a space designed to inspire reflection, renewal, and purpose-driven leadership. Created for changemakers, visionaries, and impact-driven leaders, the retreat offers a sanctuary to pause, gain perspective, and reimagine systems-level solutions. Nestled in a tranquil natural setting, it serves as a platform for deep thinking, collaborative incubation, reinventing, and empowering individuals to reconnect with their mission and lead with greater clarity.

Warfare Rewired: The Strategic Shift to Autonomous Aerial Combat

While drones have historically supported surveillance missions, they are now executing strike operations, delivering supplies, acting as decoys, and penetrating defended airspace. This evolution is being driven by advances in automation and miniaturization.

Drones are no longer limited to strategic support. They are becoming direct enablers of tactical superiority, allowing militaries to achieve critical objectives without putting pilots in harm’s way. With swarm tactics, kamikaze drones, and loitering munitions gaining traction, the battlefield is being reshaped completely.

Skyrocketing Innovation: Latest Growth Opportunities in Aerospace and Airport Infrastructure

As the aerospace industry and airport infrastructure evolve rapidly, new growth opportunities are emerging that promise to redefine how we travel, maintain fleets, and operate airports. From AI to augmented reality (AR), digital solutions are making operations more efficient and customer experiences more seamless.

Disruptive Technologies in Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing: Unlocking New Growth Avenues

As the global demand for cleaner, smarter transportation surges, automotive and aerospace manufacturers are racing to innovate and adapt in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. The world is in the midst of a transformation in the automotive and aerospace manufacturing industries which is mainly fueled by technological breakthroughs and evolving customer demands. Innovations such as electric vehicles (EVs), sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and advanced digital tools are reshaping how manufacturers operate.

Decoding the Future: How AI is Transforming U.S. Military Intelligence

The U.S. military intelligence vertical is taking bold steps into a new era, leveraging AI to redefine strategic operations, threat analysis, and battlefield decision-making. No longer a peripheral innovation, AI is becoming the critical driver behind key decisions. As geopolitical tensions intensify and disruptive technologies blur the lines between tactical analysis and operational execution, the integration of AI is becoming central to the evolution of modern warfare.

Drone Warfare
JED
IT for IDF
Wayne Shaw

From kamikaze drones to evolving air defense systems, recent global conflicts have pushed unmanned aerial combat into the spotlight — and the future of warfare is being written in real time.

In an era where drones are no longer just for ISR, discover how global powers are adapting to the rise of autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems — and where the real growth opportunities lie.

Wayne Shaw (Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan) recently hosted a growth webinar titled "Growth Opportunities in Global Drone Warfare: How Are Advancements in Aerial Combat Transforming Battlefields?" which explores:

How drone warfare is evolving amid geopolitical instability
What’s changing in simulation, training, and deployment
Where defense stakeholders can find the next wave of investment and innovation

Click here to learn more about the same.

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Wayne Shaw (Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan) shares his thoughts on last month’s Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED) about counter-UAS in Europe as follows:

It struck me we would all do well to listen to Europe’s C-UAS ideas. In addition to their direct experience of two World Wars, I thought about how earlier in the day, an average taxi driver successfully dealt with “swarms” of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorbikes, cars, and buses and not hit anyone or anything. He somehow made it work. If the average taxi driver can maneuver against a swarm of humanity and vehicles, their defense establishment no doubt has great insights into countering swarms of UAS.

Click here to learn more about the C-UAS industry from Frost & Sullivan.

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Avi Kalo (Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan) attended the IT for IDF conference in Israel and conducted briefings on the US Department of Defense cybersecurity industry.

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Wayne Shaw (Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan) recently completed filming for the “White Paper PLUS 9” for iBase-t.

He will also attend the AUSA event in October 2025 and the I/ITSEC event in December 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.

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