From the Crows' Nest
From the Crows' Nest
Association of Old Crows
Collaboration as a Competitive Edge
34 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Introduction and Content Overview
Jenna Girampini's Background and Expertise
Misinterpretations of Joint Ventures vs. Teaming
Legal and Contractual Differences
Deciding Between JV and Teaming: Key Questions
Impact of Innovation and Technology Trends
Mitigating Risks with JVs and Teaming
Successful Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Adapting Relationships and Contract Vehicles
International Collaboration and Foreign Military Sales
Future Trends in Defense Contracting
Advice for New Entrants in the Defense Market
Opportunities for Training and Engagement
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Joint ventures and teaming arrangements can be your fastest path to a defense contract win – or your most expensive lesson. Knowing which to use and how makes all the difference.


Ken Miller sits down with government contract advisor Jenna Girompini to break down the legal and strategic distinctions between the two. Together, they explore how top contractors build alliances and examine how rising defense budgets and an increasingly global market are reshaping the rules of collaboration.


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