Intelligence That Wins Contracts
Competitive advantage in defense BD comes from knowing the landscape better than the competition. Ishtar AI delivers geopolitical risk assessments and market intelligence that help mid-tier firms punch above their weight in competitive bids.
The intelligence gap
Intelligence gap vs. prime contractors
Primes have dedicated intelligence teams and classified access. Tier-2 firms compete for the same contracts with a fraction of the situational awareness.
Generic market research doesn’t win proposals
Off-the-shelf geopolitical reports lack the specificity needed for technical proposals. Evaluators can tell the difference.
No budget for a full analytical shop
Building an internal intelligence capability requires headcount, tools, and clearances that mid-tier firms cannot justify.
How we solve it
Proposal-ready intelligence products
Assessments formatted for direct inclusion in technical volumes — threat characterization, risk analysis, and environmental factors specific to your bid.
Competitive landscape analysis
AI-driven analysis of competitor positioning, teaming arrangements, and contract award patterns across your target market.
On-demand analyst support
Access to finished intelligence products without maintaining a permanent analytical staff. Scale up for bid season, scale down after award.
What you receive
- Retainer-based intelligence service
- Per-bid engagement
- Annual subscription
- Teaming arrangement with prime contractor
Request a sector briefing
Tell us what you need. We'll scope an engagement and deliver a sample product within two weeks.
NDA available upon request · CAGE/DUNS registration accepted