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The Future of Aerospace Belongs to Small, Agile Innovators (If They Can Survive) w/ Hamed Khalkhali
In aviation, the most transformative breakthroughs often take place far above the commercial flight lanes, and far below the public radar.
But in today’s defense and aerospace economy, those breakthroughs are harder than ever for small companies to bring to life.
Government budgets overwhelmingly favor the largest primes. Smaller, more agile innovators are forced to bankroll their own R&D while competing against firms with deeper pockets, stronger political clout, and guaranteed contracts.
Venture-style “build-to-flip” incentives tempt some to chase quick exits over long-term quality. Even…
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