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Closing the Gap: Counterintelligence Resourcing in Defense Acquisitions
Date: March 29, 2025
Summary:
This policy memorandum addresses the critical lack of counterintelligence resourcing in U.S. defense acquisitions, outlining the strategic consequences and offering actionable recommendations for congressional oversight and legislative change.
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