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Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Defense and space contractors supporting overseas military operations often carry hidden legal and business risk tied to the use of their technology, personnel, and services — especially in ambiguous legal environments and rapidly evolving security conditions. Rising global conflict, media exposure, and congressional scrutiny can quickly change overlooked operational obligations into contract, insurance, reputational, or enforcement risk. This includes scrutiny over DFARS obligations and flowdowns, overseas operations, Defense Base Act coverage, and the accuracy of compliance representations. Conflict Orbit is a private law firm that helps defense and space contractors identify, manage, and reduce defense operations risk before problems arise during an incident, investigation, claim, or public review. I focus on operational legal risk management through compliance analysis, program development, incident response readiness, and proactive risk mitigation frameworks, helping your operations align with DoD, federal, and international obligations. Background: Former intelligence officer, former criminal attorney (prosecution, defense, investigations), and current U.S. Army JAG Officer in the National Guard with an education in drone and space law. Services: Incident Response Readiness - Operational Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Compliance Audits - Weapons & Tech Legal Reviews - Partner & 3rd Party Screening - Operational Risk Training Website: https://www.conflictorbit.com Licensed in South Carolina and the District of Columbia (D.C.) with offices in both. Disclaimer: Conflict Orbit is a private law firm. Views are informational only (not legal advice) and those of Richard Waring in his private capacity. They do not reflect the views of the U.S. government or the DoD, and there is no endorsement from these entities. Viewing or responding to this page does not create an attorney-client relationship, and there is no guarantee of results.