6 May 2026

Shortage of technical talent is slowing down expansion in Aerospace & Defense

The global aerospace and defense sector is growing rapidly, but its ability to scale up is under increasing pressure due to a structural shortage of technical talent. This is according to *Mission 2030: Closing Tech Talent Gaps in Aerospace & Defense*, a new international report by Experis and ManpowerGroup.
19 February 2026

Major shortages loom in aviation and defence sectors: international report reveals structural challenges in the labour market

The Netherlands and other countries are investing heavily in aviation and defence capabilities, but structural shortages of technical and specialist personnel are threatening the feasibility of defence plans. This is evident from an international report by ManpowerGroup that maps the labour market dynamics in the Aerospace & Defence sector in 17 countries: Global Insights Aerospace & Defence World of Work 2025 Outlook.