The Evolving Defense Landscape: Strategic Guidance for Companies at the Commercial-Government Nexus.

The implementation of new policies, revisions to the federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and an increased emphasis on transforming the defense contracting sector contribute to an environment of uncertainty and obfuscation. The character of warfare appears to be rapidly evolving in a fluid and multidirectional manner. Theories regarding the future conduct and victory in subsequent conflicts are currently being evaluated in real-time in Ukraine. As defense and national security leaders assess the threat landscape, the evaluation of emerging technologies and existing platforms becomes increasingly complex. The Department of Defense’s decision calculus is also evolving, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence and large language models that process data in unprecedented ways. The Department of Defense must seek insights from the commercial sector, which itself is undergoing rapid changes. This emerging paradigm introduces new dynamics at the intersection of these two spheres.

Companies require guidance and strategic direction to navigate the evolving landscape of national defense effectively. While changes are likely to occur in the regulatory language and framework governing the defense ecosystem, the core substance of the framework remains fundamental.

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