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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The Role of Land Power in the Future Global Security Environment

As conflicts evolve, CSIS is launching a study to examine the future role of U.S. land forces and their mission, structure, and resourcing within the joint force. This study will consider what a strong, adaptable land power presence means for our national security.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn, Jack Keane, and Ryan McCarthy — April 15, 2026

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The Role of Land Power in the Future Global Security Environment

As conflicts evolve, CSIS is launching a study to examine the future role of U.S. land forces and their mission, structure, and resourcing within the joint force. This study will consider what a strong, adaptable land power presence means for our national security.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn, Jack Keane, and Ryan McCarthy — April 15, 2026

What is the "Right to Repair?" | All About the Base

All About the Base host and CIB Director Dr. Jerry McGinn talks with Dr. Alexis Lasselle Ross, President of Apex Defense Strategies, on the debates concerning the "Right to Repair" and the competing priorities of innovation, cost mitigation, and sustainment.

Event — March 23, 2026

SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and the Future of Small Business Innovation

The United States Senate has passed legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through fiscal year 2031, though challenges remain to catalyze the long-term growth of small businesses.

Critical Questions by Jerry McGinn, Alek Jovovic, and A.J. Dilts — March 17, 2026

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SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and the Future of Small Business Innovation

An audio version of "⁠SBIR and STTR Reauthorization and the Future of Small Business Innovation⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Jerry McGinn, Alek Jovovic, and A.J. Dilts. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Jerry McGinn, Alek Jovovic, and A.J. Dilts — March 17, 2026

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Is the U.S. Running Out of Munitions? | All About the Base

All About the Base host and Center for the Industrial Base Director Jerry McGinn speaks with Tom Karako, Director of the Missile Defense Project, on the state of U.S. munitions stockpiles in light of the strikes against Iran and the need for magazine "breadth" and not simply depth.

Event — March 10, 2026

Small Business, Big Impact | All About the Base

All About the Base's Jerry McGinn hosts the Honorable Emily Murphy, former administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration, for a discussion on government programs and incentives to support small business innovation, including SBIR.

Event — February 17, 2026