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Why the last tactical mile is crucial to acquisition reform
Defense NewsThursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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If acquisition reform is to succeed, it must migrate to the warfighter's last tactical mile, the president and chief executive officer of CNA writes.
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- Impact
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- War
- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in. If acquisition reform is to succeed, it must migrate to the warfighter's last tactical mile, the president and chief executive officer of CNA writes. Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to War.
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What happened
If acquisition reform is to succeed, it must migrate to the warfighter's last tactical mile, the president and chief executive officer of CNA writes.
Why it matters
Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in.
Background
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Timeline
Defense News published: Why the last tactical mile is crucial to acquisition reform
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Economic impact
Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to War.
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