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Build Winning Sales Plans for Top Federal Agencies. Don't miss this webinar on May 2 to Understand the $143.7 Billion Defense Agencies Landscape in 2024-25 https://lnkd.in/gecyRzUx #GovCon #Defense #SalesPlanning #BudgetOutlook #ContractSpendingTrends

The USAF and USSF are adapting to sweeping changes in response to great power competition. As Charles Darwin said, "it is not the strongest or most intelligent that survive, but those most responsive to change." One of these changes includes the reintroduction of warrant officers to provide an additional layer of technical expertise. However, such changes can reveal organizational cracks. It remains to be seen how the air and space forces will adapt to maintain their superiority. Read more about the overhaul in this article from The Defense Post. #USAF #USSF #greatpowercompetition #defense #defenseindustry

The Brazilian defense industrial base is a crucial component of the nation's security and economic strategy. It encompasses a wide range of industries and technologies aimed at supporting the armed forces and ensuring national defense. Here are some key aspects and images related to this important sector:

The Federal News Network’s Tom Temin and I discuss the Defense Industrial Base & Govini: “The Defense Department is only as strong as the defense industrial base (DIB), the population of companies that make what's needed to carry out military and national security tasks. For a look into what sort of investments the defense department is making in the DIB, we turn to senior vice president at Govini, Jeb Nadaner.” https://lnkd.in/eXiH3w33

Major changes are required for America to fund and manage its military to address the pressing threats of the 21st century. Mackenzie Eaglen focuses on streamlining defense budgeting and defense operations to maximize efficiency. Roger Zakheim takes a bigger view, arguing only major hikes in defense spending can deliver the capabilities to deter our adversaries. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gvuU9DKb

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Supply chain illumination and risk management, fueled by a SaaS-driven, AI/ML-powered approach, are critical to transforming the future of defense acquisition. Few understand this evolving landscape better than Jeffrey Nadaner. His latest insights into leveraging data to enhance operational resilience are invaluable for anyone focused on modern defense challenges. Jeb’s ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable strategies is truly exceptional. I highly recommend taking the time to dive into his latest work—an essential read for all in the field. Govini #DefenseAcquisition #SupplyChainIllumination #Sustainment #Production #DemandPlanning #IndustrialBaseHealth #DefenseIndustrialBase #Logistics #ContestedLogistics #NGC2 #DOD #MarketResearch

I recently wrote on my personal blog my thoughts on SOF Week 2024 and our need to refocus on our national defense. https://lnkd.in/e2guKkVi

Rebooting the US defense base https://lnkd.in/emrhYzen

SOAP BOX ALERT: This current Governmental fiscal situation is exactly the opposite of fiscal responsibility from our elected officials. As this year is a presidential election year, we have the added bonus of heightened acrimony. In case you don't follow how Government funds itself, under Article I of the US Constitution, Congress is the holder of the purse strings. However, Congress has not passed a budget in more than a decade. Instead, a piecemeal funding happens that are known as a "Continuing Resolution". This is a terrible way to manage the Government spending, and it has powerful negative economic impacts, such as: 1. Wasteful Spending: CRs result in inefficiencies and waste. For fiscal year 2022, the US lost as much as an estimated $48 billion in defense buying power due to the CR. $48 billion would be very useful to those projects and programs to guarantee the safety of our Republic. 2. Uncertainty: CRs introduce uncertainty to government agencies because of the limited duration of funding. This uncertainty affects planning, execution, and long-term projects. 3. Delayed Contracts and Grants: CRs cause delays in contracts and grants, reducing the level of services provided and increasing administrative costs. Workforce Development Stunting: Agencies under CRs may delay hiring, affecting their ability to provide services promptly. 4. Decreased Efficiency and Increased Costs: Programs funded through CRs often experience cost overruns and schedule delays, leading to inefficiencies. For more detail on negative impacts to the Sea Services, please see this article: