Military Embedded Systems

The defense sector is heading on an increasingly digitalized path in 2025 and beyond. There are several factors and developments driving changes in the defense sector: the MRO skill shortage gets a helping hand from artificial intelligence (AI), Industry 5.0 in manufacturing brings back the human element, uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) are set to reshape the naval warfare landscape, and cybersecurity compliance realizes it must step up its game.

Personnel on the battlefield need to get real-time information – that’s not negotiable. Whether in the air, on land or water, or now even in space, devices and data streams must be able to provide the exchange of complex data in real time to keep combat zones constantly connected. The simple exchange of real-time data is only the beginning – the real work is what defense organizations do with this data. Turning this data into insights is critical for mission success.

There exist four operational trigger points where digital solutions can help solve defense-manufacturing issues and can extend a helping hand to production systems without increasing costs. Defense manufacturers can adopt several new technologies and tools to meet the pressing and ongoing demands for growth.