Engineering the next generation of unmanned systems
Drone technology is advancing rapidly as autonomy, AI, advanced sensors, communications, and software redefine what unmanned systems can accomplish. For UAV manufacturers, the challenge is turning those innovations into mission-ready capabilities quickly while managing growing system complexity, evolving requirements, and increasingly interconnected hardware and software.
Accelerating Mission-Critical UAV Capability Delivery
As UAVs become more autonomous and software-defined, engineering teams need a better way to coordinate requirements, software, hardware, configurations, manufacturing, and verification. Explore how connected digital engineering can help.
Connect the digital thread for faster UAV development
PTC provides a connected digital engineering foundation that helps drone and UAV manufacturers coordinate development across systems architecture, software, mechanical design, manufacturing, and verification.
As AI-enabled capabilities become more integral to UAV systems, teams need to maintain control over how they interact with evolving requirements, software baselines, system configurations, and verification activities. PTC connects these critical lifecycle processes, giving teams greater visibility into change, improving traceability, enabling reuse, and helping identify integration risks earlier.
Engineering the Swarm: How Software Is Powering Autonomous Defense Systems
Explore how MBSE, ALM, and the digital thread help defense teams manage swarm complexity, validate autonomous behavior, and accelerate innovation.
See how aerospace and defense innovators use PTC
Explore how aerospace and defense organizations use PTC solutions to connect engineering disciplines, manage complex product development, strengthen compliance, and accelerate innovation.
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Kevin Tomkins
Divisional Vice President, Sales, Americas
Kevin Tomkins on LinkedInKevin Tomkins has extensive experience in the computer software industry, specializing in enterprise software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Smart Connected Products and Operations, and Augmented Reality. He is known for leading go‑to‑market strategy, partner ecosystems, and strategic partnerships that drive growth and adoption.
Alex Daly
National Security Lead
Alex Daly on LinkedInAlex Daly drives defense modernization strategy and engagement with the U.S. government and defense industrial base for PTC. He oversees government relations with senior leaders across Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Japanese Ministry of Defense, and founded PTC’s annual National Security Summit. He brings deep experience in aerospace and defense business development, U.S.–Japan alliances, and holds an active DoD SECRET clearance.
Jens Stephan
Regional Sales Director, Central Europe
Jens Stephan on LinkedInJens Stephan leads PTC’s Aerospace & Defense business in Central Europe, supporting organizations in a strategically vital industry to strengthen mission readiness, resilience, and innovation through digital transformation. He brings over 20 years of experience in Software/SaaS and IT infrastructure sales, helping defense and aerospace leaders connect strategy with execution through PTC’s Intelligent Product Lifecycle. He is passionate about advancing technological sovereignty and building trusted partnerships across Europe.