delaware renforce la souveraineté industrielle des secteurs aéronautique, spatial et défense grâce à son expertise SAP

delaware strengthens industrial sovereignty in the aerospace, space and defence sectors through its SAP

Jan 06, 2026
  • press release

delaware Switzerland announces the launch of a comprehensive, industry-focused offering to support the digital transformation of aerospace, space and defence (A&D) organisations. Built on SAP S/4HANA solutions and FAST A&D business accelerators, this offering delivers end-to-end traceability, regulatory compliance and operational performance for mission-critical environments subject to ITAR, EN9100/AS9100 standards and data sovereignty requirements.

Why now: industrial context and modernisation imperatives

SAP has extended support for ECC until 2027, giving A&D organisations the opportunity to plan a controlled transition to S/4HANA without time pressure, while addressing long-standing challenges (Complex Final Assembly, Parameter Effectivity, Grouping/Pegging & Distribution). These topics are often covered by custom developments that must now be reconciled with the S/4HANA standard.

At the same time, modernising MRO operations has become essential. Moving from reactive maintenance to an integrated, predictive ecosystem (IoT, digital twins, documentation and compliance natively embedded) is now a key business lever to reduce unplanned downtime, emergency procurement and excess costs.

What delaware Switzerland delivers: a certified digital backbone and industry accelerators

  • FAST A&D intelligent ERP (SAP S/4HANA certified) Modular architecture tailored to long lifecycle programmes, native equipment and component traceability, real-time management of logistics, financial and industrial flows, and built-in compliance (NATO, ITAR, EN9100).
  • Typical A&D modules and integrations PMMO (Project Manufacturing Management & Operations), PEO (Production Engineering & Operations), PLM/MES integration, embedded analytics (SAP Analytics Cloud), and quality and risk governance (SAP EHS & GRC).
  • Next-generation MRO Integrated planning and execution across S/4HANA / ECC, inventory and warehouse management, quality and compliance tracking, predictive maintenance (IoT), as well as change management and user adoption.Sovereign AI & Analytics alternative via Scrydon
    Agentic AI compliant with GDPR and the EU AI Act, secure analytics platform, and Data Spaces based on open standards (DCAT / DCAT-AP), designed for sensitive sectors such as defence, financial services and government.

Proven results

  • Brussels Airport Company (BAC) Adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition (finance, procurement, controlling) with integration of SuccessFactors, Concur and Ariba. Measurable improvements include expense reports processed within one week (previously 2–3 weeks), faster month-end closing and a future-proof cloud foundation.22.2 million passengers and 710,000 tonnes of cargo handled in 2023.
  • GKN Aerospace Global SAP platform supported by delaware, deployed across 15 countries and 10 languages. 80% of key users active within the first month, harmonised processes, improved data-driven decision-making, and a robust, scalable system.
  • TCR (Ground Support Equipment) Real-time Microsoft reporting dashboard (refreshed every 15 minutes), enhanced customer transparency, portal integration, and management of approximately 25,000 assets across more than 100 airports.

    (Many additional A&D sector references and international use cases are available in delaware’s reference portfolio. Contact delaware for further details.)

Extension to the space sector: intelligent ERP, reusable MRO and sustainability

In the space sector, the delaware/SAP offering addresses space debris management, sustainable practices and the expansion of MRO linked to launcher reusability. SAP S/4HANA capabilities, combined with AI, IoT and machine learning, support mission preparation, safety and spacecraft design.

In an industry where sovereignty, security and competitiveness are inseparable, our role is to align technology and business needs: interoperability, compliance and operational excellence.
Philippe Forget, Head of Aerospace & Defence Offering, delaware

Availability

The delaware Switzerland Aerospace & Defence offering is available immediately. Demonstrations, S/4HANA assessments and MRO sessions can be scheduled on request via the dedicated “Aerospace & Defence” page.

About delaware

delaware is a SAP Platinum Partner and international systems integrator with more than 4,600 experts, 1,500+ customers, 37 offices in 19 countries, and industry-specific solutions for Aerospace & Defence.