Defense Aviation

For the United States, maintaining a steady supply of up-to-date aviation defense equipment is crucial for deterring attacks and bolstering its alliances.

However, keeping up with quickly changing technology and increasing need for air defense equipment will require lawmakers to move faster than they typically do. Congress controls the funding, but the sluggish pace of legislation and political negotiations are often a source of frustration for the defense industry.

We’ll also have a podcast accompanying each segment, so be sure to listen as well.

Over the next four weeks, the series will:

Explore the current state of the defense aviation sector and the outlook for its future
Break down the key legislative and regulatory frameworks shaping the industry as it evolves to meet current and future needs
Provide key insights from a leading voice on the issue
Highlight the key players driving the industry

The State of Play

This four-part series will explore how the government, Congress and the private sector are approaching aero defense capabilities as the risk of global conflicts grows.

The Legislative Landscape

In this edition, we’ll explore the role Congress plays in shaping the defense aviation industry.

A Leading Voice

In this edition, Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.), a member of House Armed Services Committee, discusses the key issues at play, including how the U.S. can maintain its position as a global leader in defense aviation.

The Players

In this edition, we’ll highlight some of the key defense aviation players within the Congress, the federal government and the non-profit worlds.

THE FUTURE OF