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Future defense tech: Multidomain stacks to build affordable mass

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In the face of modern warfare, a multidomain defense system is vital—necessitating a move from a vertically integrated approach to modular systems within the future defense tech stack.
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European defense by the numbers
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The McKinsey European Defense Dashboard presented here provides a comprehensive set of metrics to track the evolving defense posture of European NATO countries.
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Opportunities through consolidation in the European defense industry
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Supply chain consolidation could unlock €9 billion in annual run-rate cost synergies, while boosting interoperability and strategic resilience.
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Europe’s €1 trillion challenge for flexibility and scale
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Current European defense acquisition systems are no longer effective in the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Fundamental reform is needed for quick decisions, rapid deployment, and sustainable scale.
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Mike Schoellhorn on uniting European defense through scaled leadership and collaboration
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Europe can tackle fragmentation by collaborating on early tech maturation, practical approaches, and a winning team mindset, while executing on time, at pace, and at sustainable cost.

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From reckoning to renewal: An interview with KKR’s Philipp Freise
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Europe’s resilience is being tested. Investor Philipp Freise explains why the continent’s current challenges could...
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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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Reinventing Rolls-Royce: A conversation with CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç
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Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he...
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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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