Defense Acquisition Research Journal #109

From the Chairman and Executive Editor Dr. Larrie D. Ferreiro

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Perspectives and Commentary

Call for Authors We are currently soliciting articles for the 2026 Defense ARJ print year.

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The Next Great Engine War Was Not What You Thought It Was Col James Rodriguez, USAF

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One Small Step for Space Acquisition Doctrine Maj Roman Tillman, USSF

The “Shrinking” Defense Industrial Base: A Survey of Former DoD Prime Contractors Edward Hyatt and Lloyd E. Everhart Professional Reading List The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare Written by Christian Brose Reviewed by Christopher McGowan The Touchstones of Leadership: Essential Principles for Business Leaders Written by Joseph Carleone Reviewed by Chris D’Ascenzo, DBA, Professor of Program Management, DAU Current Research Resources in Defense Acquisition A selection of new research curated by the DAU Research Center and the DAU Virtual Research Library

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