by Conflict Orbit
As 2025 comes to a close, defense and space contractors continue to operate in increasingly complex and contested environments, including gray zones and evolving threat landscapes. With the anticipated passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),...
by Conflict Orbit
Conflict Orbit is attending the Charleston Defense Contractors Association Eastern Defense Summit December 10-11 in North Charleston, SC. I’ll have a booth and useful handout materials to share, along with opportunities for meaningful conversation. If you’re...
by Conflict Orbit
Today’s operational environment, from Europe and the Middle East to Latin America, space, and cyber, continues to evolve. And defense and space contractors are increasingly integrated into mission support. With that integration comes expectations: capabilities...
by Conflict Orbit
Recent public reporting on U.S. engagement related to Venezuela has prompted discussion about how to assess complex operational environments. These discussions highlight a highly overlooked gap for defense companies: Continuous evaluation of organizational compliance...
by Conflict Orbit
As commercial satellites support both civilian and military functions, defense and space companies should understand when those dual-use systems could be viewed as legitimate military objectives by foreign adversaries. Such targeting can put their imaging, telecoms,...
by Conflict Orbit
In my presentation, “Law of War in Space,” we explored existing space law and the Law of War, including topics like combatant classification and core principles, and how they can intersect or even conflict. We also examined near-peer competitor capabilities, dual-use...
