Sen. Roger Wicker said the plan would “enable the United States to fix our failing defense infrastructure, field a new generation of equipment, and maintain American technological leadership.”
By Valerie InsinnaIf Australia needs US tech for its AUKUS upgrade, arms transfer legislation could get in the way, unless Congress acts, says key US lawmaker.
By Colin ClarkTaylor-Kale, who has a long history of working on manufacturing issues, is currently a fellow for innovation and economic competitiveness at the Council on Foreign Relations.
By Aaron MehtaReagan Institute warns of “inadequate” investments, “exceedingly fragile” supply chains, and “insufficient” accountability of government officials, among other US weaknesses.
By Brad D. WilliamsThe United States could not make enough military equipment fast enough to sustain its military in the event of a major war. While much thought has been given to how a great power conflict might erupt or play out, far less has been written on how the U.S. industrial base could sustain U.S. wartime equipment…
By Mark Cancian and Adam Saxton“We were in a very frenzied state,” Air Force acquisition head Will Roper says of DoD efforts to stave off the collapse of key suppliers during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis.
By Theresa HitchensDoD is slated to receive $8.3 billion to fight COVID-19 in new White House request, as positive virus tests for military personnel jump to 49.
By Paul McLeary
In this op-ed, Jeffrey Nadaner lays out ways to modernize the Defense Production Act to better serve the defense industrial base.
By Jeffrey “Jeb” Nadaner