Much of the defense equipment focus in 2024 was about the U.S. Air Force and its next-generation fighter plans, NGAD. But the service's ambitions for aerial refueling and airlift are also in flux. Aviation Week editors Steve Trimble and Brian Everstine will dive into the current dynamics in that sector and what decisions the Trump Administration faces.

The aerospace supply chain is not where anyone thought it would be. Attendees will receive outlooks on the near, midterm and long-term prospects for suppliers and take away actionable recommendations to get ahead of supply chain changes.

The outcome of the Nov. 5, 2024 U.S. presidential election could have far-reaching ramifications for defense and wider security issues globally.