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SPA Acquires Group W, Expanding Support for Mission Critical Modeling and Simulation Across All Domains

Karin Andersen — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:00:32 +0000

Alexandria, Virginia – Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has acquired Group W, a premier data science and defense analytics company with a core focus on modeling and simulation and wargaming capabilities to the DoD.

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SPA Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Karin Andersen — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:00:39 +0000

Alexandria, VA—Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives, is proud to announce its successful assessment at Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This certification underscores SPA’s commitment to the highest standards of information security and compliance in support of its clients.

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In, From, and To Space: What It Takes to Fight in the Ultimate High Ground

Karin Andersen — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:29 +0000

The U.S. Space Force was founded to secure national interests in, from, and to space. These three prepositions are more than mission statements—they define how we compete in today’s high-stakes, “Space Race.” Yet the effectiveness of this mission depends not only on capability, but on integration.

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SPA Announces Strategic Expansion of Global Headquarters in Alexandria and Operations in Fairfax County

Karin Andersen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:00:29 +0000

Alexandria, VA – Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is excited to announce a significant investment to expand its global headquarters in Alexandria and enhance its operational presence in Fairfax County. This expansion underscores SPA’s commitment to growth and innovation within the region, solidifying its status as a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insight and technical innovation supporting critical national security objectives.

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From the Ground Up: Ensuring Combat Readiness Through Space Modeling, Testing, and Futures Planning

Karin Andersen — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:20 +0000

Testing space systems on orbit is costly, constrained, and risky. Yet readiness in space cannot be theoretical. In a contested domain where launch cycles are long and failure is costly, the United States must validate its capabilities before they leave Earth.

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From Silos to Systems: How Collaboration Can Strengthen America’s Semiconductor Future

Karin Andersen — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:00:06 +0000

In the final installment of our four-part series, Christian Cabaniss, SPA Military Operations Analyst and USMC Col Ret, outlines why America’s semiconductor future hinges on breaking down silos. With billions invested and national security at stake, disjointed efforts across agencies and industry create dangerous vulnerabilities. This piece explores what holistic planning really means—from procurement strategies to international alignment—and what it will take to build lasting resilience.

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