Aerospace and Defense - Growth Opportunity Newsletter

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What Key Factors Are Driving Transformational Growth in the US/NATO/Israel Airborne Ammunition Industry?

European Defense Training and Simulation: What Are the Emerging Growth Avenues?

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

What Strategies Can Help You Harness Border Security Solutions and Achieve a Competitive Edge?

Unmanned Systems

Counter-unmanned Aerial System Solutions

How can non-kinetic defeat mechanisms be adapted to neutralize multimodal drone threats in real time?

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Defense

Global Combat Cloud for Defense Applications

What best practices should your team adopt to deploy cloud architectures to modernize defense and stay competitive?

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Defense

United States Defense Unmanned Maritime Vehicles

How are AI and machine learning (ML) advancing growth in the US defense unmanned maritime vehicles space?

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Defense

United States Customs and Border Protection

How can your organization capitalize on advanced technologies to solve security challenges and achieve growth?

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Defense

Global Defense Regulation Megatrends

How are megatrends like technological changes and geopolitical shifts transforming the global defense landscape?

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Unmanned Systems

Commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems in Agriculture

What steps can your team take to integrate the global positioning system (GPS) to optimize crop yields and achieve growth?

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What Opportunities Showcase Vast Growth Potential in the United States Military Intelligence Industry?

Defense

US Military Intelligence Industry Growth Opportunities

How are big data analytics and geospatial intelligence reshaping the operational functions of U.S. military intelligence?

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Defense

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Budget Overview

What role do advanced unmanned systems and cybersecurity play in transforming procurement growth?

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Growth Webinar Key Takeaways

Growth Opportunities in Global Drone Warfare

The defense industry is witnessing a tactical revolution, not just in equipment manufacturing but in how military objectives are achieved. As threats evolve and the workforce faces constraints, drones are emerging not only as force multipliers but as essential tools for future-proofing defense strategies.

In a growth webinar hosted by Frost & Sullivan, titled “Growth Opportunities in Global Drone Warfare: How Are Advancements in Aerial Combat Transforming Battlefields?”, global experts discussed the transformation drones are bringing to combat, logistics, deterrence, and defense planning.

Joining the conversation were:

Wayne Shaw – Director and Practice Area Leader, Aerospace & Defense, Frost & Sullivan
Shreya Khakurel – Senior Consultant, Aerospace & Defense, Frost & Sullivan
Mike Blades – Head of Business Development, Alcor Tech; Retired United States Air Force (USAF) pilot

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Check out the highlights from Frost & Sullivan’s 19th Global Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Summit in Shanghai in the following section.

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Frost & Sullivan proudly hosted the 19th Global Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Summit and the 4th New Investment Event at the Jing’an Shangri-La in Shanghai, uniting 200+ global leaders, 100+ sessions, and 4,000+ participants under the theme: “Intelligence Initiates a New Journey: Jointly Shaping Global Growth Engines.”

For nearly 30 years, the GIL Summit has been a global platform for executives, innovators, and policymakers to exchange ideas, explore disruptive trends, and collaborate on shaping the industries of the future.

This year’s discussions spotlighted AI, the digital economy, life sciences, ESG, intelligent manufacturing, and the global expansion of Chinese enterprises.

Highlights from the Summit:

David Frigstad, Global Chairman → introduced the Transformational Growth Journey to help CEOs benchmark against global best practices, unlock opportunities, and build resilience.
Aroop Zutshi, Global President → outlined the Top 5 Strategic Imperatives (Transformation, Ecosystem, Growth Generator, Growth Opportunities, Frost Radar) and highlighted the role of AI in accelerating enterprise breakthroughs.
Dr. Neil Wang, Global Partner & Greater China Chairman → emphasized China’s sustained growth as a driver of global prosperity and launched the 4th White Paper on China’s Industrial Development Trends for the Next 50 Years.

Latest Frost & Sullivan growth opportunity analyses were unveiled at the event, offering a fresh perspective on the next wave of growth opportunities and transformative strategies.

As Dr. Wang noted: “The GIL Summit continues to serve as a vital platform where ideas, innovation, and strategy converge - helping enterprises not only anticipate change, but also shape the opportunities of tomorrow.”

Contact us at hello@frost.com to explore how our global network of experts can help you identify and capture new growth opportunities.

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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.

Airborne Ammunition: Powering Defense Transformation Through Growth and Innovation

Air power is entering its most decisive phase since the Cold War. From the skies over Ukraine to the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, conflicts are proving that control of the air depends on more than platforms. It hinges on the munitions they carry. Advanced airborne ammunition is now the linchpin of modern defense, shaping how nations project strength and defend their interests.

Empowering the Next Era of Defense Operations: Growth Opportunities in the Global Combat Cloud

As modern battlefields evolve, so does the need for faster, more integrated, and more secure decision-making. Militaries around the world are embracing combat cloud solutions to drive digital transformation, support multi-domain operations, and ensure strategic superiority. Despite the benefits, the transition poses challenges that include significant investment in secure infrastructure, seamless integration with legacy systems, and complex data migration processes.

Top Counter-UAS Innovators Shaping the Future of Airspace Security

From high-security military zones to commercial venues, the sky is becoming a congested domain. Drones, once the realm of enthusiasts, are becoming tools for surveillance, disruption, and even hostile action. This shift is putting unprecedented pressure on defense agencies, homeland security, and infrastructure operators to rethink how they secure the airspace.

Wayne Shaw
Shantanu Gangakhedkar
Amartya De

Wayne Shaw, Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan, was featured in an article titled "What Makes European Business Aviation so Functional?" published in the AvBuyer magazine.

He was also featured in Forbes magazine articles titled "The Air Force Needs The F-47 And The Navy Needs The F/A-XX" and "America's Cold War Aircraft Are Still Flying After Decades In Service".

In addition, he has an upcoming article set to be published in the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), a leading journal focused on electronic warfare.

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Shantanu Gangakhedkar, Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense Growth Opportunity Analytics, Frost & Sullivan, recently joined “The South East Asia Travel Show” podcast to explore the evolving landscape of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the region.

The podcast explored how LCCs are performing in the Southeast Asia region, their business models, and whether they are truly at risk.

The podcast also highlighted how some LCCs are embracing AI-powered solutions—from dynamically optimizing flight paths to reduce fuel burn, to improving departure timing, and managing schedules to maximize load factors and efficiency.

If you’re interested in the future of air travel in Southeast Asia, the challenges LCCs are facing, and the innovative strategies they're deploying to stay ahead, this episode is a must-listen.

You can check out the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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Amartya De, Growth Expert in Aerospace & Defense at Frost & Sullivan, recently completed a case study on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) opportunities for one of our clients.

The client sought to assess future demand and supply dynamics for commercial MRO services to attract global operators, stimulate investment, and strengthen its aerospace ecosystem. It required a clear industry outlook, competitive benchmarking, and viable business models to guide infrastructure, policy, and partnership decisions.

The MRO opportunity case study addressed various aspects like market sizing, growth segments, competitive benchmarking, gap analysis, infrastructure & HR needs, and investment & policy levers.

It also recommended a strategic, integrated approach focusing on independent, multi-airline MRO facilities, capability expansion, infrastructure & workforce development, collaborative partnerships, and incentives & policy support.

This analysis helped position our client as a competitive MRO hub that could generate high-value engineering jobs, capture regional demand, and embed them in the aviation supply chain.

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