New orders are rolling in, buoyed by upticks in defense spending and increased demand from the public safety, air ambulance and energy sectors.

Drones have been a cornerstone of Israeli military operations for decades, but with each round of fighting the Israel Defense Forces has adapted their use.

Modernization was in the forefront, with orders for advanced fighters, uncrewed combat aircraft development and a first appearance of China’s latest combat jet.

Startups embrace a software-defined aerospace strategy to aid the U.S. attempts to match China’s manufacturing might.

Potential defense headliners in the U.S. and abroad in 2025 feature military leaders and defense industry executives.