by Conflict Orbit
Your company invests millions to launch a satellite for telecom, weather, or imaging. Then a great partnership opportunity opens up with the U.S. military. With it, new risks. Because your satellite is now dual-use (i.e., both civilian and military use). And depending...
by Conflict Orbit
Most defense and space contractors don’t realize they may already carry Law of War obligations. Because most people hear “Law of War” (or LOAC / IHL) and think that’s only the responsibility of governments and militaries. That means it’s easy for companies to miss the...
by Conflict Orbit
Subcontractors sometimes assume that Law of War compliance is only the prime contractor’s problem. 💡 The reality is different: subcontractors are expected to meet the same requirements, and primes are responsible for making sure they do. Under DFARS, contractors...
by Conflict Orbit
Your team has poured time, talent, and funding into a groundbreaking drone. You’ve got a good feeling about this. But as you send it to the DoD for its official Law of War review, one question arises: What if this is the first time anyone has assessed your...
by Conflict Orbit
I get it. Many defense companies hear “Law of War” or “Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)” and think: “We’re just an IT, software, or logistics provider. That’s got nothing to do with us.” But, that may not be the end of the story. If your company supports U.S. operations...
