Quick Summary
• The war in Iran is only about two weeks old, but countless lessons — and warnings — have already emerged for militaries across the planet and the economy in general....
Additional Context
The war in Iran is only about two weeks old, but countless lessons — and warnings — have already emerged for militaries across the planet and the economy in general. One lesson for the Pentagon is that it should probably double- and triple-down on accelerating the adoption of more flexible acquisition processes across its supply chains.
Barely days after the war began, commenters began noting how quickly the US was drawing down its munitions stockpiles, and reports confirm that the nation used a mind-boggling $5.6 billion worth of munitions in just the first 48 hours of strikes. This is unsustainable, but the Pentagon does have some options to turn to when it comes to replenishing its supplies, and one of those options is Ursa Major.
Less than a year ago, the US Air Force Research Labora