Matt Medley, Global Industry Director, A&D, IFS, highlights the four key trends impacting the defense sector throughout 2024. As budgets…
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Matthew Medley ensures IFS solutions meet the demanding needs of Defense Operators, In-Service Support Organizations, and Manufacturers worldwide. He has served as a management consultant, program manager, and project manager in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing organizations including Porsche, Lockheed Martin and others. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy, Matt served as a Major in the US Air Force, compiling over 2,500 flight hours in the C-130 aircraft. He holds the FAA Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor ratings and has earned multiple postgraduate degrees and certifications including an MBA from Kennesaw State University and PMI’s Project Management Professional certification.
Aerospace and Defense 2024 Industry Predictions: Geopolitical volatility brings increased defense budgets to ensure preparedness.
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Read MoreThe defense logistics and support outlook for 2022 – data will dominate
Matt Medley, Industry Director, Defense Manufacturing at IFS, explains how a coherent digital data backbone will underpin some key focus…
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