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European defense tech start-ups: In it for the long run?
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A defense tech start-up ecosystem is developing in Europe as countries look to boost innovation in defense capabilities.
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Creating a modernized defense technology frontier
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Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized...
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Innovation at Thales: An interview with Patrice Caine
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Patrice Caine, chair and CEO of Thales, shares insights on the role innovation plays in the defense sector, especially the current...
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Improving military aircraft sustainment to strengthen Europe’s defense
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With European NATO countries seeking to rapidly expand their defense capabilities, we explore how maintenance, repair, and overhaul...
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A different lens on Europe’s defense budgets
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European NATO countries are looking to ramp up their defense budgets—potentially adding much more direct in-country readiness...
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Tariffs on the move? A guide for CEOs for 2025 and beyond
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Tariffs are top of mind for executives—and are likely to stay there. Understanding various tariff scenarios can position...
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Shifting currents: The role of shipbuilders in enhancing naval fleets
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As the global security context changes, government defense budgets are shifting. Shipbuilders could adjust their offerings in...
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Redeveloping legacy sites to boost global maritime industry capacity
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How can the global commercial and defense maritime industry meet the recent spike in demand while saving time and costs? With...
Interview
Author Chris Miller on the global influence of semiconductors
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As ubiquitous and essential components of modern life, chips are a dominant concern for governments and business leaders across...
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Lockheed Martin’s Stacy Kubicek on using multidomain tech in defense
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Whether they are monitoring threats or involved in active operations, a country’s defense forces must remain connected...
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Global Energy Perspective 2024
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As the global energy transition enters a new phase, our Global Energy Perspective 2024 presents a data-driven view of the possible...
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Global Materials Perspective 2024
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As the energy transition continues apace, the global materials supply is adapting. Our Global Materials Perspective 2024 presents...
Interview
Climate change adaptation and security: Two sides of the same coin
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Tom Middendorp, chair of the International Military Council on Climate and Security, discusses the link between climate change...
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Innovation and efficiency: Increasing Europe’s defense capabilities
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European countries are increasing defense spending in response to regional geopolitical shifts. Critical considerations could...
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Strengthening national security through a more resilient supply chain
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Recent disruptions in global supply chains have exposed national vulnerabilities—adopting an end-to-end approach to reinforce...
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A rising wave of tech disruptors: The future of defense innovation?
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Nontraditional sources of innovation are transforming the defense sector with powerful capabilities—but they must overcome...
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The future of European defense and security
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A new compendium explores European defense and security in the current geopolitical context, with articles on talent, supply...
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Europe’s gray-to-green workforce transition in aerospace and defense
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The global aerospace and defense sector is facing a talent crisis as its workforce ages, particularly in Europe. Attracting and...
McKinsey Global Institute
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Accelerating Europe: Competitiveness for a new era
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Turbulent times have highlighted new fragilities in Europe’s economies. Addressing them could be the catalyst for a new...
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Geopolitics and the geometry of global trade
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Global trade patterns are reconfiguring. More shifts are likely and businesses need to be aware of the potential trade-offs of...
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Asia on the cusp of a new era
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Asia will be the furnace in which a new era is forged—and may experience heightened versions of global challenges.
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