Aerospace and defense

The way the world moves is being transformed. Leaders in aerospace, defense and mobility not only have to adapt - but accelerate, excel and transform their core businesses into a future-ready engine of value. 


34,900+
Aerospace, defense and mobility professionals across 150 countries.

90%
Fortune 2000 aerospace, defense, and mobility firms rely on EY for lasting value

US$1b
annual investment in data, tech and AI to solve client challenges

Solving your complex challenges

CHALLENGE

Monetizing platforms through integration of energy, mobility and digital services

As autonomy, electrification and connectivity converge, vehicles are becoming platforms. Aerospace, defense and mobility companies must monetize ecosystems of partners, data and services to unlock new revenue beyond traditional product sales.


HOW EY CAN HELP

EY helps companies rebalance portfolios and monetize ecosystems — scaling electrification and capturing value from circularity and software innovation.

  • Balanced portfolios: creating balanced portfolios to manage the duality of business growth and navigate demand fluctuations

  • Software-driven value: building the digital and data foundations for connected, autonomous and electrified vehicles

  • Collaborations that scale innovation: identifying high-impact partnerships to build new capabilities and scale new mobility solutions

  • Circular advantage: designing reuse and recycling models that reduce costs and emissions while meeting sustainability goals
CHALLENGE

Adopting and scaling AI, automation, machine learning and digital tools to create tangible value

Advanced technologies such as AI and smart manufacturing — and the data they generate — are transforming the sector. Yet many companies struggle to unlock the full potential of their digital investment to drive competitive advantage.


HOW EY CAN HELP

EY helps tech and connected ecosystems of strategic alliances and partnerships support the deployment of AI and innovative tools where they will make the biggest difference to the business – while always controlling costs and risks.

  • Optimized tech investment: guiding investment in smart manufacturing, automation, machine learning and strategic AI to unlock innovation, reduce costs and mitigate risks

  • High-impact innovation: supporting aerospace & defense and mobility companies to advance and scale those new and high-cost capabilities that align with their own goals and customer needs

  • Digital talent and training: helping companies recruit and retain digital talent and adopt innovative training methods, including virtual reality and digital twins, to speed up training and enhance safety

  • Strategic collaborations: leveraging the global EY organization’s strategic ecosystem of partners to help companies forge collaborations that accelerate innovation and unlock new opportunities 
CHALLENGE

Transforming operations and experiences

The race to modernize manufacturing and deliver seamless customer experiences requires advanced technologies and new workforce skills


HOW EY CAN HELP

EY helps organizations embed agentic AI, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform production, elevate quality and deliver personalized, connected experiences.

  • Next-gen manufacturing: deploying leading tech – robotics, AI, IoT and gigacasting, and beyond – to achieve a new frontier of smart manufacturing excellence

  • Future-focused workforce: developing innovative solutions to overcome talent shortages and build digital skills to operate AI-enabled production

  • Seamless phygital experiences: using both digital and physical channels to design personalized experiences that align with customer expectations 

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