White Papers and Industry Analysis

This paper explains how ITAR/EAR rules, treaty exemptions, and re-export requirements affect allied sourcing timelines. It includes a 30/60/90-day compliance roadmap and metrics for reducing license processing time.

This paper covers NIST 800-171 Rev 3, CMMC 2.0, and the DoD Zero Trust mandate with implementation steps and a tiered compliance roadmap. Includes case studies from A&D supply chain cyber incidents.

This paper covers the ten top trends from the 2025 Paris Air Show, including defense budget shifts, unmanned systems, digital thread maturity, and hydrogen propulsion. Each trend includes time-bound predictions.

This paper examines changes to FAR Part 10 (Market Research) and their effect on contractor bid strategies. It includes a roadmap for anticipated FAR updates through 2026.

This paper examines MRO capacity and demand across Indo-Pacific allied air forces. It includes regional case studies and recommendations for governments and MRO providers serving the region.

This paper analyzes how OEMs and governments are shifting sourcing toward nearshoring and friendshoring after COVID-19, 2025 tariffs, and geopolitical disruptions. Includes country risk heatmaps and sourcing decision frameworks.

This paper profiles PE and VC investment in A&D, covering cybersecurity, autonomy, space, and advanced manufacturing. It examines fund activity, acquisition implications, and regulatory risks for defense startups and primes.

This paper provides country-by-country defense budget analysis for 25 nations, using SIPRI, IISS, and government data. It identifies procurement pipelines and export opportunities for U.S. suppliers.

This paper covers the 2025 tariff changes affecting A&D supply chains, with program-level cost estimates and country-specific risk analysis for top U.S. export markets. Includes scenario modeling and compliance guidance.

This paper explains the requirements for entering new A&D export markets, including compliance, offsets, and localization. It covers cross-border partnership structures and market entry timelines.

This paper analyzes Boeing's NGAD contract win, covering the competitive factors behind the decision and its effects on the fighter industrial base. It examines supply chain implications for current and prospective Boeing and Lockheed Martin suppliers.

This paper covers the February and March 2025 tariff changes and their cost and supply chain effects on A&D programs. It includes risk mitigation tactics for procurement, BD, and engineering teams.

This paper covers data-driven MRO inventory management, OEM coordination, and compliance integration. It includes metrics for reducing unplanned downtime and extending asset life in A&D operations.

This paper examines risk mitigation strategies for A&D supply chains, covering disruption forecasting, supplier diversification, and inventory buffering. Includes frameworks for maintaining continuity during geopolitical and economic shocks.

This paper covers lean inventory practices for A&D organizations, including demand forecasting, supplier consolidation, and carrying cost reduction. It includes metrics for balancing readiness with inventory efficiency.

This paper covers additive manufacturing adoption in A&D, including material qualification, certification requirements, and production cost comparisons. It examines supply chain implications for organizations integrating 3D-printed components.