Are we entering a new era in manufacturing? Certainly technological advances are ushering in one, but so are other external influences. From geopolitical events to supply chain impacts, we are in the midst of an interesting chapter for the sector, specifically when you consider defense manufacturing. With times like these, new demands and needs tend to rise. With that rise, though, also comes opportunities for development and innovation. As we wrap up the last bit of 2024 and look to 2025, here are the factors we see driving the forthcoming phase.
Modernization in the Defense Industry
While the war between Russia and Ukraine wages on, posing a particular threat to critical infrastructure as demonstrated by Russia’s recent large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, so too is unrest between Israel and Gaza and in Syria. With such unfortunate disarray, the defense sector is on its toes. Heading into the new year, we will likely witness this state of affairs spur a greater push for rapid modernization.
Earlier this year, the Pentagon’s Chief Information Office announced plans “to publish new guidance and instruction for the department’s military services and components on accelerating software modernization efforts, according to a senior official,” according to Defense Scoop. Hardware modernization is also sure to be a focus, making solutions that address both aspects such as what we offer at DYNICS essential as we move further into this modernization mission.
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