Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast Check 6 With Accenture: Europe’s Defense Market Has Arrived
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Jun 9, 2025 Join John Schmidt, leader of Accenture's global aerospace and defense practice, and Joyce Kline, the global data and AI leader for aerospace and defense, as they dissect the shifting dynamics of the European defense market. They discuss the surge in defense spending and the intricate challenges of unified procurement strategies among European nations. The conversation touches on aerospace supply chain hurdles, the push for hyper-automation in manufacturing, and anticipations for groundbreaking technologies at the upcoming Paris Air Show.
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Europe's Growing Defense Market
- European defense markets are rapidly growing due to major defense budget increases across many countries.
- Defense procurement methods are shifting, requiring companies to adapt and collaborate internationally.
Shift Toward Software and AI in Defense
- Defense firms focus acquisitions in AI, cyber defense, and machine-to-machine communication.
- Military capabilities are shifting toward software-defined systems emphasizing cyber capabilities.
Supply Chain: Aerospace Achilles Heel
- Supply chain remains a critical vulnerability impacting aerospace production and delivery timelines.
- Trade tensions and tariffs threaten to destabilize supply networks and drive up costs.