U.S. defense market outlook 2027: Budget priorities, contractor trends, and valuations
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026 | 2 PM ET
Geopolitical pressures are reshaping the U.S. defense outlook. Aprio’s Jeff Ryder shares a perspective on how contractors have evolved over the past decade, where spending is headed, which customer priorities will rise to the top, and what it means for company valuations.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand key geopolitical forces driving U.S. defense spending
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Identify key contractor trends from the past ten years and what they signal next
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Assess the U.S. defense budget outlook and where spending priorities are shifting
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Evaluate how budget and market dynamics are affecting contractor valuations
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Consider practical next steps for positioning your business in a changing market
Featured Speaker:

Jeff Ryder
Partner | Advisory | Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services

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