The Future of Defense is Automated: Scaling Production
by Bo Layer, CTO | June 12, 2025
The next major conflict will be won not just by the side with the best technology, but by the side that can produce it at scale. At ROE Defense, we are pioneering the use of automated manufacturing to build the next generation of defense systems faster, cheaper, and more reliably than ever before. This is the future of the defense industrial base.
The arsenal of democracy that won World War II was built on the back of mass production. Today, we face a similar challenge. In an era of great power competition, the ability to rapidly produce and field advanced defense systems is a critical strategic advantage. The exquisite, handcrafted systems of the past are no longer sufficient. We need to be able to build at the speed of relevance.
At ROE Defense, we are embracing the principles of automated manufacturing to meet this challenge. Our state-of-the-art factories are equipped with robotic assembly lines, 3D printers, and AI-powered quality control systems. This allows us to produce complex systems, from drones to advanced electronics, with a level of precision and efficiency that was previously unimaginable.
Automation is not just about speed; it's also about quality and cost. By removing human error from the manufacturing process, we can produce systems that are more reliable and consistent. And by optimizing our production lines with AI, we can reduce waste and drive down costs, making advanced capabilities more accessible to our warfighters.
This approach also allows us to be more agile and responsive to the needs of the battlefield. If a new threat emerges, we can quickly retool our factories to produce a new system to counter it. If a component becomes obsolete, we can seamlessly integrate a new one into our production line. This is a level of flexibility that the traditional defense industry, with its long development cycles and rigid supply chains, simply cannot match.
The future of defense will be defined by the ability to innovate and produce at scale. By embracing automated manufacturing, we are not just building better systems; we are building a more resilient and responsive defense industrial base. We are building the arsenal for the 21st century.