Focus: SPA Perspectives

Explore expert perspectives, in-depth analysis, and real-world stories shaping national security.

Gaming to Win: Expanding the Role of Digital Wargaming
Digital wargaming is gaining momentum across defense and beyond.

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Modeling Risk as a System—How FORM Connects the Dots for Better Decision-Making

That lack of visibility becomes increasingly risky as mission demands evolve and timelines tighten. Manpower production modeling helps by mapping each stage of the pipeline,

Leading the Charge in National Security: Insights from SPA’s CEO Rich Sawchak

In today’s complex and rapidly shifting national security environment, where technology drives mission priorities and innovation is critical, Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. (SPA) stands

From Hazard Maps to Objective Paths — Reimagining Risk for Modern Program Managers

Based on a paper by Tom Monroe, Ph.D., P.E., Marissa Miller, Ph.D., and Mario Beruvides, Ph.D., P.E. Why It’s Time to Rethink the Way We

Global Reflections: Insights from the Inaugural Wargaming Conference in Poland

On October 14-15, 2025, I was privileged to attend the inaugural conference on “Wargaming as an Analytical and Training Tool in Military and Civilian Environment,”

Space Isn’t the Final Frontier—It’s the Front Line

Henry Heren, a senior instructor on the Mission Operations Directorate Enterprise Training (MODET) team at Systems Planning & Analysis, recently authored “Space Isn’t a Sanctuary—It’s

In, From, and To Space: What It Takes to Fight in the Ultimate High Ground

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe for future updates. Space Power as a Joint Imperative The

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