04 / Defense
Strategic counsel for defense and security-adjacent programs.
Sunabe Consulting advises on the strategic, operational, and market dimensions of defense and security-adjacent programs — from procurement strategy and partner selection to program planning and stakeholder alignment. We work alongside program leadership to navigate regulatory complexity and the operational realities of defense and dual-use markets.
Capabilities
Where we help
01
Procurement and acquisition strategy
Structuring competitive processes, evaluating vendors, and aligning program requirements with realistic delivery timelines.
02
Regulatory and compliance navigation
Helping programs anticipate export-control, licensing, and compliance considerations early, in coordination with qualified legal counsel.
03
Sustainment strategy and lifecycle planning
Advising on program-level sustainment strategy and lifecycle planning for defense-related equipment programs.
04
Partner and vendor evaluation
Independent assessment of contractors, suppliers, and joint-venture partners for capability, reliability, and fit.
05
Public-sector and government-relations strategy
Positioning programs for engagement with government-adjacent institutional stakeholders.
Approach
How we work
Defense programs rarely fail for lack of capability — they stall on misaligned timelines, unclear ownership between partners, and regulatory surprises discovered too late to absorb cheaply. Our role is to surface those risks early and structure the program around them, working alongside — not in place of — legal, compliance, and technical teams.
Clients
Who we work with
Mid-size and small contractors, suppliers, and investors — including aviation- and logistics-adjacent defense programs — operating Worldwide.
Perspectives
Three friction points that kill timelines in cross-border defense procurement.
Contact
Start a conversation.
For defense and security program inquiries, complete the form or reach us directly.
Douglas Dawson — douglas@sunabeconsulting.com
Shaun Lewis — shaun@sunabeconsulting.com
Sunabe Consulting provides strategic and management advisory services and does not broker, export, or facilitate the transfer of defense articles or technical data. Export control and licensing matters are handled in coordination with qualified legal counsel.