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Rising to the challenge

In close collaboration with our defense and aerospace supplier partners, Avnet supports some of the world’s most advanced technology contractors with electronics design, supply chain and logistics.

From our start selling surplus military radio parts to supplying critical components for today’s low earth orbit satellites, Avnet’s been on the cutting edge of technology for more than a century.

Our dedicated product and technical experts bring decades of experience to their work. They know the distinct, complex requirements of the aerospace and defense industries, including sourcing, security and regulations.

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Solutions guide and whitepapers explore some of the fastest growing markets in defense and aerospace, including satellites, communications, unmanned aerial vehicles and smart munitions.

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Avnet has been awarded Level 2 certification under the U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

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Beyond cost: Why supply chain trust will define defense & aerospace competitiveness by 2030
By Carolyn O'Connor   -   March 10, 2026
Technical article
Geopolitical volatility, rare-earth materials constraints, complex compliance demands and escalating cybersecurity requirements are demanding innovation across the most established defense and aerospace supply chains.
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Convergence: How the shared power, sensor, comms & compute stack will transform aerospace
By Carolyn O'Connor   -   March 9, 2026
Case Study
Three forces are driving rapid technology convergence in the defense and aerospace markets: electrification, autonomy and mission level integration. Each of these forces relies on a shared set of electronic building blocks.
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VLEO satellites upend space electronics with automotive-grade components
By Carolyn O'Connor   -   November 3, 2025
Technical article
As the space race continues, the rules are being rewritten. The satellite industry is in a profound transformation. As the market for very low earth orbit (VLEO) satellites accelerates, engineers and procurement teams alike are rethinking the very buildi...
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Satellites servicing satellites
By Philip Ling   -   August 7, 2025
Technical article
High demand means that while space is big, it’s starting to fill up. Initiatives to use robots to repair, refuel, reassemble and eventually manufacture satellites in space are gaining pace. Sound complicated? It is.
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