VES provides defense related analysis and study support for government and commercial customers. It applies a fact-based, and hypothesis driven approach to frame and solve client challenges. As part of its critical analysis capability, VES also provides customers with a unique ability to “stress test” strategic planning options and operational concepts via use of alternative futures, wargaming or business simulations and other tools to enable more robust decision-making in the face of an uncertain future. VES has particular insight in areas of maritime and undersea competition, unmanned operations, integrated air and missile defense, and Pacific operations.