Center for the Industrial Base

Reimagining government-industry collaboration to foster innovation, build capacity, and achieve victory.

CSIS’s Center for the Industrial Base (CIB), formerly the Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG), provides impactful research on the ways in which the United States and its allies can collaborate more effectively with industry of all types and build their respective industrial bases. The center primarily focuses on 1) DOD and federal industrial base challenges, 2) government contracting trends in defense, civilian agencies, and international markets, 3) industry-government collaboration, and 4) international industrial cooperation. CIB monitors important developments in the global defense industry and produces major research projects and long-form reports; commentaries and articles in popular media; and annual conferences and livestream roundtables.

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How Quickly Can the DOD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?

The U.S. munitions industrial base should be rebuilt and recast for modern wars of precision and attrition. What is a realistic timeline for this goal? By analyzing DOD budget documents and industry announcements, this analysis provides a clearer picture of the planned future.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn and A.J. Dilts — August 25, 2026

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Strengthening Australia's Weapons Sustainment Ecosystem

On this episode of All About the Base, Dr. Jerry McGinn unpacks the issue of resilience in the Pacific and ways to improve Australia's sustainment ecosystem with Mr. Jed Royal, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs.

Event — August 31, 2026

How Quickly Can the DOD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?

The U.S. munitions industrial base should be rebuilt and recast for modern wars of precision and attrition. What is a realistic timeline for this goal? By analyzing DOD budget documents and industry announcements, this analysis provides a clearer picture of the planned future.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn and A.J. Dilts — August 25, 2026

The Value of U.S. Land Power

Drones, AI, and long-range fires are reshaping warfare, but land power remains vital to achieving political and strategic objectives. CSIS’s Future of Land Power study examines why ground forces endure—and how they must adapt for future conflict as part of the joint force.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn and A.J. Dilts — August 17, 2026

Are SBIR “Mills” Truly a Problem?

The Small Business Innovation Research Program has faced suggestions that a small number of “mills” receive a disproportionate share of awards while underperforming on innovation and commercialization metrics. An analysis of grant recipient data suggests this pattern reflects a division between specialized defense research contractors and dual-use venture-backed companies.

Commentary by Jacob Schwandt and Jerry McGinn — August 17, 2026

Evaluating Pathways for U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation with Allies

This report examines how deeper cooperation with allies—particularly South Korea and Japan—could help the United States attain the naval capabilities it needs. 

Report by Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Seamus P. Daniels, and Oliver B. Buntin — August 10, 2026

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What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base

An audio version of "⁠What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base⁠," a new critical questions by CSIS' Jerry McGinn and Oliver Buntin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Jerry McGinn and Oliver Buntin — July 29, 2026

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What the CMMC Pause Means for the Defense Industrial Base

The Pentagon has paused its contractor cybersecurity certification program amid concerns from small businesses. What does the decision mean, and how can the department strengthen supply chain cybersecurity without imposing unsustainable burdens on smaller contractors?

Critical Questions by Jerry McGinn and Oliver Buntin — July 29, 2026