JANUARY 2026AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM7EditorialThis edition of Aerospace and Defense Review examines how engineering discipline, ecosystem building and operational realism are redefining readiness as safety, speed and integration become decisive priorities.Our cover story recognizes Veteran Equipment Sales, awarded Top Aircraft Paint and Blast Hangars Service 2026. Built on Daniel Myers' firsthand experience in aircraft sustainment, it has reshaped corrosion control by engineering operator protection directly into blast and paint environments. By delivering fully integrated systems that unify airflow, containment and governance, the company reduces exposure risks while improving mission reliability.The issue also highlights organizations delivering impact across specialized domains. 3i3Signature LLC, named Space Consulting Company of the Year 2026, helps New Space startups and established aerospace firms convert innovation into sustainable growth across the U.S. and European markets. Delta One, recognized as Defense Business Development Service of the Year 2026, strengthens U.S.­South Korea defense cooperation by aligning compliance, culture and strategy to enable long-term industrial partnerships.Active Shooter Response Solutions, awarded Top Active Threat Response Training Solution 2026, addresses readiness gaps through realistic training and site assessments focused on human performance under pressure. Lift-A-Loft, honored as Top Custom Aerial and Scissor Lifts Manufacturer 2026, delivers customized access solutions critical to aerospace maintenance, while SensoryCo, named Top Military Scenting System 2026, enhances training realism through precise scent cues that sharpen early threat recognition.Strategic insights add strategic depth. Maria Demaree, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation & CIO at Lockheed Martin Space [NYSE: LMT], outlines progress in advancing Joint All Domain Command and Control through space-based sensing and resilient architectures. Dr. Markus Heinimann, Director of Product and Process Technology at ATI [NYSE: ATI], examines titanium's role in armor modernization, linking materials innovation to survivability, mobility, and supply chain resilience.Together, these highlights show that leadership today lies in engineering risk out of operations, strengthening ecosystems, and preparing people and platforms for evolving threats. We invite readers to explore how disciplined innovation is shaping the future of the aerospace and defense industry.Designing Readiness for Modern DefenseJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JANUARY 2026, Vol 08 - Issue 02, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizersCelestial JordanYenny Turner*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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