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Gabriel Coll

is the program manager and research associate for the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) at CSIS. Prior to joining DIIG, he worked for the CSIS International Security Program, where he supported the development of the Federated Defense Project and provided research on Asia and the Middle East.
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Analysis / Acquisition, Forces

Beating the Air into Submission: Investing in Vertical Lift Modernization (Part II)

In our last paper, we discussed the current state of the U.S. vertical lift fleet and how past investment decisions helped shape this fleet. This brief will focus on future investments. Vertical lift aircraft are a substantial part of the U.S. military, both in terms of fleet size and investment levels. Helicopters and tiltrotors make…

May 10, 2019 — Gabriel Coll, Andrew Hunter
Analysis / Acquisition, Reform, Strategy

Beating the Air into Submission: Investing in Vertical Lift Modernization (Part III)

FVL is the U.S. military’s main effort to deliver generational change to its fleet of vertical lift aircraft. Compared to today’s aircraft, FVL is expected to provide substantially better speed and range. The approach is comprehensive.

May 10, 2019 — Gabriel Coll, Andrew Hunter
Opinion / Acquisition

Bad Idea: A Swiss Army Knife Approach to New Defense Acquisition Programs

In an environment where budgetary concerns are high, it is normal to consider cost-saving operations. However, this piece explains why it is a bad idea to combine multiple defense acquisition programs with unproven technologies into one program as an attempt to cut cost in defense acquisition.

December 14, 2017 — Gabriel Coll
Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/30299881610/
Data / Acquisition, Budget, Forces

Analytics: Build Your Own Navy

Gain a better understanding of the U.S. Navy force structure in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS.

May 17, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/32903293800/
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Area

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by area.

April 5, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
Staff Sgt. John Ross and Spc. Alex Spears, both with 501st Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team complete a CBRNE Exploitation Evaluation at Black Village to destroy and disable the manufacturing equipment Republic of Korea, March 23.
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Customer

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by customer.

April 5, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., disconnects from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel to continue on its training sortie during exercise Red Flag 16-1 Feb. 4, 2016. The high-tempo exercise incorporates both day and night missions that give aircrews an opportunity to experience advanced, relevant, and realistic combat-like situations in a controlled environment to increase their ability to complete missions and safely return home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Contract Type

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by contract type.

April 5, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/16712573997/
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Competition Level

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by competition level.

April 5, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, fire a 120mm mortar during a tactical training exercise on Camp Roberts, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Rangers constantly train to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (US Army photo by Pfc. Nathaniel Newkirk/Not Reviewed)
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Platform Portfolio

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by platform portfolio.

April 4, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
U.S. Marine Corps photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/marine_corps/32408227325/
Data / Acquisition

Analytics: DoD Contracting by Vendor Size

Gain a better understanding of the Department of Defense acquisition landscape in minutes with this publicly available tool from CSIS that examines contracts by vendor size.

April 4, 2017 — Gabriel Coll, Loren Lipsey
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