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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 5: Geopolitical Quagmires: When High-Tech's Global Ambitions Clash with National Interests
Doing business in China? Relatively easy for a pure-play high-tech firm but potentially problematic if you're also a defense contractor....
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 4: Financial Realities: Why High Returns and Long-Term Contracts are Oil and Water
The prospect of long-term, low-margin contracts in the defense sector often sends high-tech CFOs running. It's not that they're...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 3: Intellectual Property: The Hidden Dragon in the Defense-High-Tech Alliance
IP is the linchpin of high-tech innovation. It's fiercely guarded, patented, and often the company's most significant asset. However, in...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 2: Culture Wars: Why Military Tradition and Silicon Valley's 'Fail Fast' Don't Mix
An army general and a techie walk into a room—the beginning of a joke or a project doomed to fail? The defense industry's rigid,...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Article 1: Regulatory Snafus: The Heavy Chains Holding Back High-Tech from Defense Glory
We've all heard the old adage: "Rules are meant to be broken." But in the defense sector, the rules—aka regulations—are not just...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Why the Defense and High-Tech Industries Are Not BFFs Yet; A Breakdown of the Top 5 Issues
The defense and high-tech sectors could be likened to two overlapping circles of a Venn diagram. The areas of intersection—such as...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
The Dragon's Silicon AmbushChina's Semiconductor Surge and Its Threat to National Defense
The semiconductor industry is vital to our digital world, powering everything from smartphones to advanced defense systems. China's rapid...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20231 min read
The New Cold War: U.S. Losing Ground in the Global Power Struggle with China and Russia?
In the ever-shifting landscape of global power, the U.S. finds itself at a critical crossroads. With China's relentless pursuit of...
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Mark Aslett
Dec 26, 20232 min read
The Semiconductor Revolution: A Silent War That Will Determine Our Future Defense – Are We Moving Fast Enough?
In an era where technological supremacy is synonymous with national security, the semiconductor industry stands at the forefront of...
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