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Rethinking Maritime Prepositioning for Contested Environments

Listen to this article: 00:00 Mark Schouten, an analyst at SPA For decades, maritime prepositioning depended on a basic assumption: forces would be able to reach the ports they needed when conflict began. That assumption no longer holds. Discussions during the Maritime Prepositioning for the 21st Century panel at Modern

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Space Warfare: How the U.S. Can Stay Ahead in the Orbital Arms Race

This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. From Congested

Operating in a Contested Orbit: Why Culture and Doctrine Are Key Elements of Space Superiority

This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. Rebuilding Strategic

From Viable to Defendable: Designing Programs That Deliver

In defense acquisition, selecting the best technical solution is not enough. Success depends on how well that choice holds up under scrutiny—from oversight bodies, Congress,

Leadership Fundamentals Series: The Importance of Building Quality into Your Organization

Whether in national defense, advanced technology, or complex systems engineering, embedding quality into the DNA of your organization from the outset leads to safer outcomes,

Rethinking Cybersecurity: A Strategic Shift for the DoD

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Read the previous posts here and subscribe to get the final post when it’s published. As cyber

Paws with Purpose: How SPA’s Puppy Fleet Supports Veterans from the Ground Up

Honored as ACG National Capital’s Community Service Project of the Year When SPA Fellow and retired Navy Captain Bill Hoeft walks into the office with

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