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Your Lockheed Martin interviewer may ask a question like this for several reasons. First, some interviewers prefer to use a more conversational approach to the discussion. This is common in late-stage interviews in which your specific skills have been validated and the goal of the interview shifts toward assessing whether or not you are a cultural fit. Second, your interviewer may want to ensure that you hold strong knowledge, and genuine interest, in the aerospace and defense industry.

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"There have been endless breakthroughs in our industry; however, I would say the one that excited me the most was the Falcon 9 Full Thrust. It's amazing to me that a partially-reusable launch system is in existence."

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"The biggest recent breakthrough isn't new per se, but there have been huge strides in the use of AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. I feel like breakthroughs in this area will continue to be a major headline generator within aerospace and defense within the next few decades. May I ask which was your favorite breakthrough as of late?"

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If you are familiar with the industry, you will know about some of the latest industry breakthroughs. Briefly discuss which one has caught your interest the most. If you are unfamiliar, do your research or make an educated guess and then ask your interviewer for their opinion on this topic.

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I find the improvements of drones and UAV's very fascinating. Their capabilities seem boundless and I'm interested to see the improvements over the next few years.
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Nice! You have picked a timely, relevant, and interesting topic to discuss. Have you done your own research on drones and UAVs? How have you gained all of your knowledge in this area? Also, consider discussing more why you believe this is the biggest breakthrough in this industry in the last decade.
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