Long Wars, Long Contracts: Why Army Procurement Belongs in Your Portfolio - Part 8

The Paul Truesdell Podcast · Aug 31, 2025 · 7m

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So far, we have moved from the visible—the hypersonics, drones, and strike systems—to the invisible, where electronic warfare and lasers dominate. But war is not just about missiles, signals, and combat vehicles. It is also about what keeps societies running. Infrastructure is both the target and the weapon in modern conflict.

Water Systems: Lifeblood Under Threat

History shows us how water can shape the outcome of war. In World War II, dams were prime targets. In the future, they will be again. Hoover Dam in the U.S. and the Three Gorges Dam in China are both obvious points of…