For decades, the Department of Defense has operated under a capability-based acquisition system—focusing on optimizing the production and procurement of traditional means of military power. But in today’s rapidly evolving technological, industrial, and operational landscape, adapting to a threat-based approach is critical to maintaining strategic advantage.

We held a talk with Sarah Mineiro to inform the government contracting strategy for early-stage founders in Techstars’ Space Cohort. She discussed what can be achieved with a small budget, and how to navigate government agencies and congress.

As part of the Lunch and Learn series, SVDG hosted a discussion with Forge Group, LLC ranging from foreign military sales and international security cooperation to INDOPACOM's investment focus areas to strategies and best practices for commercial industry identification of and participation in programs with allied foreign government partners.

SVDG welcomed a HASC CODEL and STAFFDEL with Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), and 11 other members of Congress at the Playground Global Offices in California to talk to members of the ETR Ecosystem.