Defense Acquisition Magazine July-August 2026

06 From The Editor— Heavy Transmission and Transformation Benjamin Tyree

18 Stop Digitally Paving Cow Paths David Kuroda

Defense business systems fail when or- ganizations digitize bad processes, pro- tect local habits, and call the result transformation.

A look at how American Independence was won 250 years ago—and the people, companies, and forces that made it pos- sible.

24 In Forward Gear With Critical Thinking Todd Smith

12 Acquisition Training Must Learn About Disruption In the Age of AI Donna Carroll and Glenn Lamartin

The Army Ground Combat Vehicle pro- vides a case study on critical thinking, cognitive bias, and decision making in the face of uncertainty.

28 Compliance Paradox:

Blockbuster video failed because it held onto a legacy model that had produced success in the past, not a lack of aware- ness of market changes.

Fixed-Price Contracts vs. Cost-Based Demands Roza Sheffield and Megan Mocho The government’s push for cost data on fixed-price proposals can complicate the drive for efficiency and risk allocation.

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