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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, and operational users alike—while ensuring the program performs as intended. That’s where the traditional approach to Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) falls short.
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, clearer communication, stronger compliance, and more resilient operations.
As cyber threats escalate and evolve, the Department of Defense (DoD) faces the imperative of rethinking how cybersecurity is integrated into military operations. Cybersecurity must transition from being perceived as a peripheral concern—often relegated to technical support roles—to being treated as a fundamental component of strategic military operations.
When SPA Fellow and retired Navy Captain Bill Hoeft walks into the office with a playful Labrador puppy at his heels, he’s not just making coworkers smile—he’s helping shape the future for a veteran or first responder in need.
In a time of accelerating threats and rapid technological shifts, the U.S. military should reconsider how it approaches force design in its modernization process. Force design represents the logical first step in force modernization—and it should be performed concurrently with development and employment, not sequentially as current doctrine suggests.
Imagine a critical military operation grinding to a halt—not because of a kinetic attack, but because of a single compromised network connection. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario, but a very real vulnerability in today’s increasingly digital battlefields.
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