The US military plans to utilize artificial intelligence, but the question remains who will lead on this development - the government or industry? Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and AI expert Sydney Freedberg joined Joshua Wallin of the Center for a New American Security to discuss the future of military AI. For more insights, watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the series.
Business aviation is experiencing a strong period, but CEO Kevin Singh warns that the industry may be ignoring structural risks. He argues that the current boom has eroded discipline and responsibility, with issues such as staffing shortages, airport congestion, and supply-chain fragility becoming real operational threats.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook for the aerospace and defense industry, citing record aircraft backlogs, rising defense spending, and supply chains showing signs of recovery. Airlines are flying more passengers and long-haul travel has rebounded, giving manufacturers clearer visibility into production.