Matthew A. Tattar

Matthew A. Tattar, an Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval War College and author of *Innovation and Adaptation in War*, discusses the crucial relationship between military innovation and organizational flexibility. He argues that innovations yield only temporary advantages, often overshadowed by an opponent’s ability to adapt. Tattar analyzes historical case studies, such as the U.S. Navy’s response to Japanese tactics and the Royal Navy’s mishaps with U-boats, revealing that adaptability often trumps being the first to innovate in wartime.