What: Cheap, off-the-shelf drones are replacing expensive military platforms in active conflicts, forcing defense companies to rethink supply chains and talent.
So What: If drone operators become more valuable than aerospace engineers, talent pools split. SMBs hiring for logistics, electronics assembly, or remote operations may suddenly compete with defense contractors paying premiums for the same skills.
What to Watch: Job postings for drone pilots or embedded systems techs that list security clearances.
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