The rise of drones is no longer on the horizon. Unmanned systems have rapidly changed the modern battlefield, demonstrating the value of platforms that can sense, communicate, process information, and act at unprecedented speed. But as development and production of these systems accelerate, another mission-critical consideration is coming into focus: the supply chain behind the electronics. U.S. defense policy is focusing on reducing dependence on covered foreign sources for unmanned systems and their critical components. The message to the defense industrial base is becoming clear: Resilient, trusted supply chains matter, and the electronics inside tomorrow's unmanned platforms are part of that equation.

In the U.S, the Labor Day holiday arrives as the unofficial end to summer, but its roots run much deeper (and a little darker, if you’re a student of U.S. history) The first observance was held in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882, when thousands of workers marched in a parade organized by the Central Labor Union. Numerous states recognized Labor Day prior to Congress establishing it as a federal holiday in 1894. At its heart, the contemporary Labor Day holiday recognizes the workers whose skill, persistence, and ingenuity have built the nation’s prosperity.

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