MAY 2025AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialIn a world where milliseconds shape market positions and satellite trajectories influence global power dynamics, the need for integrated, adaptive systems is no longer optional. Once separate, the domains of logistics, computing, and security are rapidly merging into a single, data-driven continuum. Key developments at this intersection include the reinvention of supply chains through predictive intelligence, the rise of AI accelerator systems as essential computing tools, and the transformation of space domain awareness in response to growing competition beyond Earth's atmosphere.The restructuring of global supply chains reflects a shift from reactive logistics to proactive, predictive management. Prompted by vulnerabilities exposed during recent global disruptions, organizations are adopting resilient, data-centric models powered by real-time analytics, autonomous control, and end-to-end visibility. Central to this change is the need for computational systems that can process vast, diverse data sets and deliver accurate forecasts--demands increasingly met by specialized computing platforms.AI accelerators have become essential to this evolution. Designed to handle complex machine learning tasks with exceptional speed and efficiency, they mark a fundamental shift in how data is processed and used at scale. In supply chains, they support digital twins and reinforcement learning models that continuously optimize sourcing, inventory, and logistics. Their strategic value is even greater in space applications, where low latency and autonomous operation are critical.Space situational awareness and missile detection have also evolved dramatically, driven by AI-powered sensing and onboard processing. Modern systems now go beyond ground-based radars and delayed analysis; instead, constellations of satellites equipped with edge AI can detect, classify, and respond to threats in real-time. These space-based systems, built on the same AI acceleration technologies used on Earth, reshape early warning systems, deterrence strategies, and national security operations in low-Earth and geostationary orbits.Together, these advances mark a fundamental shift--from systems that react to their environments to those that anticipate and act. This new era spans the physical, digital, and orbital realms, creating architectures that adapt, understand and shape the world around them.This edition highlights Exiger, a global leader in AI-driven supply chain visibility and risk management. Its AI-driven platform allows organizations to trace the origins of their materials, ensuring ethical sourcing and regulatory compliance on a global scale. The magazine also features the expert perspectives of Lance Lau, Director of Training, CommuteAir, and Ron Brown, Avionics Engineering Manager, Kalitta Air. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses. Let us know your thoughts.Predictive Supply Chains, AI, and Space PowerJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2025 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.MAY - 2025, Vol 07 - Issue 06, 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 DekaVisualizersSamaelAbner Lawrence*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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