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September 29, 2026

Four Trends Shaping Aerospace and Defense Readiness in 2027

Defense and aerospace owners are heading into 2027 with little room for slow capital decisions. Production demand is rising, supply chains remain under scrutiny and many critical facilities are being asked to support missions or rates they were not originally designed to carry. The result is a more complex project environment in which construction, manufacturing strategy and operational readiness are tightly connected.

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