Eagle206,
It's disappointing to see no response to what could be an interesting discussion. Perhaps your query would have been more fruitful if you'd reversed the question to "How have advances in Aerospace / Military technology affected the rest of civilisation?"
After 1 minute's thought things like RADAR - Microwave ovens, VHF/UHF radio developed for aviation - Television, GPS, advances in tyre technology, etc. come to mind.
Hoping that you get some fruitful responses,
Smokey