Focus on Capex Optimization as one key driver to success
By 2027, aerospace & defense firms will face an unprecedented surge in capital spending driven by evolving market demands, technological breakthroughs, and sustainability imperatives. The question is: can you deliver faster, smarter, and more efficiently than your competitors?
Inefficient supply chains and outdated project delivery systems now pose significant threats to profitability. Rising financing costs and stricter sustainability requirements mean that justifying asset investments has become more challenging than ever. In this environment, only those firms that address the capital expenditure challenge with agility and innovation will thrive.
The aerospace landscape is shifting rapidly. Leaders who act decisively on their capital expenditure strategies today will not only survive but shape the future of the industry. Are you ready to seize this moment and lead the transformation?
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The aerospace industry is no longer defined by sustained rapid growth alone. Civil aerospace continues to grapple with the fallout from airline groundings and numerous aircraft order cancellations, with recovery expected to take several years. Meanwhile, the defense, space, and security sectors demonstrate resilience, as diversified companies navigate the crisis more effectively by leveraging their broad capabilities.
Original equipment manufacturers and key technology providers must rethink their business and operational models to adapt to this new normal. This involves revisiting talent and competence management strategies, critically examining product portfolios, adjusting global footprints, streamlining operations, and enhancing the flexibility of cost structures to respond swiftly to market changes.
According to EFESO’s 2025 CapEx Impact Report, a survey interviewing business leaders, in particular in aerospace & defense, highlights the key finding as shown below:
In the face of global crisis, leaders are prioritizing modernization and improving performance to adapt to changing market demands, as well as environmental pressure.
These findings highlight the complex landscape of CapEx management in today’s business environment, where financial pressures and organizational dynamics play crucial roles. Failing to address these issues could lead to delays, cost overruns, and further complications.
These findings underscore the significant challenges organizations face in managing and implementing capital expenditure projects. The emphasis on value engineering reveals that many companies see substantial opportunities for improvement through re-engineering. Additionally, the focus on procurement highlights potential issues in cost management and supplier relationships.
We don’t just facilitate CapEx — we challenge assumptions, unlock hidden value, and deliver 20–30% savings. Our approach spans the entire lifecycle:
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