--- title: Aerospace and Defense - Growth Opportunity Newsletter description: Seize new opportunities for growth across the transformative landscape of commercial aviation, space, defense, unmanned systems, and more. image: https://go.frost.com/hubfs/Eloqua%20GON/Images/ADSMeta_Aug21.jpg --- ## **Growth Opportunity Newsletter – Aerospace and Defense **| A Transformational Growth Journey Powered by the Growth Pipeline Engine [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.frost.com%2Faerospace-defense-newsletter%2F26%2F04%2Farchive%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/x-twitter-color.png?width=24&name=x-twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.frost.com%2Faerospace-defense-newsletter%2F26%2F04%2Farchive%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.frost.com%2Faerospace-defense-newsletter%2F26%2F04%2Farchive%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png) ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fgo.frost.com%2Faerospace-defense-newsletter%2F26%2F04%2Farchive%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail&body=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fgo.frost.com%2Faerospace-defense-newsletter%2F26%2F04%2Farchive%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) - [ Defense ](https://go.frost.com/aerospace-defense-newsletter/26/04/archive#ds) - [ Commercial Aviation & Unmanned Systems ](https://go.frost.com/aerospace-defense-newsletter/26/04/archive#caus) - [ Emerging Technologies ](https://go.frost.com/aerospace-defense-newsletter/26/04/archive#et) ### Emerging Growth Opportunities in the US C5ISR Industry Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems (C5ISR) [**Explore Opportunities** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ad/pg9p_c5isrindustry?campaign_source=0426-adts1&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adts1&hsLang=en) ### Prospects Arising in Global Ground Tactical Precise Ammunition [**Check Out Now** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ad/m1h9_tacticalpreciseammunition?campaign_source=0426-adts2&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adts2&hsLang=en) Top 50 Technologies [**Download Now** ](https://go.frost.com/top50technologies2026?campaign_source=0426-adts3&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26_cim&utm_content=adts3&hsLang=en) NATO Members Defense [**Explore Today** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ad/pfvm_natomembersdefense?campaign_source=0426-adts4&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adts4&hsLang=en) Naval Vessels MRO [**Access Prospects** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ad/pg2j_usmilitarynavalvesselmro?campaign_source=0426-adts5&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adts5&hsLang=en) Industries in the USA [**Download Today** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ind/pfd8_usindustryoutlook?campaign_source=0426-adts6&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adts6&hsLang=en) Commercial Aviation & Unmanned Systems Assess the growth trajectory of the unmanned aerial system (UAS) and airport security landscapes. 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[ ## Next Generation 911 in the United States - How can you address growth gaps to outperform competitors in public safety? - Capitalize on key prospects by aligning organizational design with innovations. - Identify opportunities reshaping the next generation 911 (NG911) landscape. **Learn More** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ict/kbbe_nextgeneration911?campaign_source=0326-ictews1&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ictmar26&utm_term=gon_mar26&utm_content=ictews1&hsLang=en) [ ## Private 5G Network Landscape - Are you equipped with new technologies to thrive amidst transformation? - Maximize growth by harnessing networks to enhance performance. - Align your strategy with megatrends reshaping private 5G networks. **Unlock Potential** ](https://go.frost.com/go/ict/kbf9_private5gnetwork?campaign_source=0326-ictews2&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ictmar26&utm_term=gon_mar26&utm_content=ictews2&hsLang=en) Commercial Aviation & Unmanned Systems ###### Which prospects pave the way for growth in satellite communications (SATCOM), earth observation (EO), positioning, navigation, & timing (PNT), and air traffic management? ![](https://go.frost.com/hubfs/Growth-Opportunities.png) Growth Opportunity in the Space Ecosystem Equip your teams to accelerate recurring revenue models in SATCOM, EO, and PNT value chains. 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Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Press Releases & Latest Industry Developments Wayne Shaw Articles **Wayne Shaw**, Growth Expert, Aerospace & Defense, Frost & Sullivan, posted about the collaboration of NATO nations to develop a [stand-in jamming capability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7432796719815335936/) that involved the UK's Royal Air Force “StormShroud” weapons system, in which the actual AR3 air vehicle is made by Tekever in Portugal, integrated with Italian firm Leonardo’s BriteStorm EA payload. He also attended the [National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Leadership Conference](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7430396047908098048/) in San Antonio, Texas. He also shared his inputs in the Seattle Times article titled ["Pentagon wants Boeing, others to build more weapons. It won’t be easy".](https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/pentagon-wants-boeing-others-to-build-more-weapons-it-wont-be-easy/) **[Click here](https://go.frost.com/gpdialog?campaign_source=0426-adgc1&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adgc1&hsLang=en#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1629190598604)** to schedule a growth dialog and engage with our aerospace and defense growth experts. Upcoming Growth Analytics Our experts are working on exciting growth opportunity analyses exploring segments like loitering munitions, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), electronic warfare (EW), electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) solutions focused on active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, the impact of the 2026 US national security and national defense strategy on Japanese industrial OEMs, UAS traffic management (UTM), future megatrends of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with military applications, total airport management, commercial airline pilot training & simulation, and wideband electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) real-time spectral analysis gear. **[Click here](https://go.frost.com/gpdialog?campaign_source=0426-adgc2&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26&utm_content=adgc2&hsLang=en#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1629190598604)** to schedule a growth dialog and engage with our aerospace and defense growth experts. Global Main Battle Tank (MBT) Landscape ##### Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Main Battle Tank (MBT) Landscape Global Main Battle Tank (MBT) spending is expected to surpass $10.9 billion by 2027, reflecting a steady acceleration in armored investment worldwide. Behind this growth lies a deeper strategic recalibration: nations are reinforcing land power to address high-intensity conflict risks and evolving multi-domain threats. **[Learn more](https://www.frost.com/growth-opportunity-news/aerospace-defense/defense-industry/growth-opportunities-reshaping-the-global-main-battle-tank-mbt-landscape-and01_tg02_tgc_pg4c_mar26_cim-ms/?campaign_source=0426-adai1&utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adapr26&utm_term=gon_apr26_cim&utm_content=adai1)** Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) ##### How Growth Opportunities in Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Are Shaping the Future of Air Traffic Management Air traffic management systems worldwide are operating under increasing operational strain. Rising passenger growth, rising flight movements, and expanding airport networks, particularly across Tier II and III airports, are placing new demands on air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airport authorities. 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