A fantastic few days on the ground at Paris Airshow, always a valuable opportunity to connect, explore innovation, and take the pulse of the aerospace and defence landscape.
Key takeaways:
-ISR remains a top priority, with strong industry interest in new sensor integrations and uncrewed systems built for persistence, survivability, and affordability.
-Propulsion innovation is accelerating, with turbojets and RATO-style solutions gaining traction, especially in the one-way effector space.
-Platform maturity is increasing, and with it, price sensitivity and expectations around operational validation. There’s a growing push for solutions that balance performance with real-world utility.
-Meaningful engagement matters. Some conversations opened the door to potential collaboration, others simply reinforced the value of staying connected as the strategic environment continues to shift.
And of course, there were some incredible-sounding aircraft displays echoing outside the exhibition halls, a reminder of the sheer energy and spectacle the air show brings.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to engage. Always good to see where the sector is heading, and how we can play a part in shaping what comes next.
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