What is The DefenseLogic Dispatch?

DefenseLogic Dispatch is a monthly newsletter for anyone navigating the complex, messy, and high-stakes world of defense software acquisition. Whether you're a DoD program manager, innovation leader, policy wonk, or contractor trying to make sense of the Software Acquisition Pathway, this is for you.

We cover what works (and what doesn't), highlight real-world examples, and deliver actionable insights that cut through the red tape. No buzzwords. No PowerPoint theater. Just strategy, tactics, and the occasional war story.

Why this Exists

The U.S. defense enterprise is stuck in a loop: long timelines, bloated processes, and well-intentioned teams sabotaged by bureaucracy. I started DefenseLogic Dispatch because I believe we can—and must—do better.

This newsletter is part of that fight. It's about helping those on the inside break the sabotage cycle and deliver capability at the speed of relevance.

About the Author:

I’m Jenn Spykerman, founder of DefenseLogic AI and author of Breaking the Sabotage Cycle: A Practical Guide to the Software Acquisition Pathway (coming soon from ITRevolution).

I’ve spent 20+ years working in defense and aerospace, leading digital transformation efforts for major contractors, NASA, and Space Force. I've seen firsthand what slows us down—and what unlocks real mission value.

After co-founding a prior venture that landed its first DoD contract, I struck out on my own to build something better. DefenseLogic Dispatch is where I share what I’m learning, building, and battling.

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