Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group
Strengthening our understanding of the relationship between the Department of Defense and its industrial base
DIIG provides timely, in-depth analysis on the critical issues at the cross-section of the Department of Defense and its industrial base. With a focus on defense acquisition trends, technological innovation, security cooperation, and ongoing reform efforts, DIIG monitors important developments in the global defense industry. DIIG’s products consist of major research projects, published reports, commentaries, interviews, and events.
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Transatlantic Defense during Wartime
Transatlantic defense is at a key juncture as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought greater unity but also thrown into relief the challenges of producing military capability. The European Union and NATO have an opportunity to build on their strengths to address this crisis.
Report by Cynthia Cook Max Bergmann Mark F. Cancian Gregory Sanders Sissy Martinez Otto Svendsen and Nicholas Velazquez — September 5, 2023

Don’t Blame ‘Just-in-Time’ Production for Challenges in the U.S. Manufacturing Industrial Base
Critical Questions by Cynthia Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 19, 2023

Understanding China’s Gallium Sanctions
Critical Questions by Alexander Holderness Nicholas Velazquez Henry H. Carroll and Cynthia Cook — July 7, 2023

European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics: Ensuring That Europe Has the Fuel It Needs to Fight the Next War
Brief by Anna Dowd Dominik P. Jankowski and Cynthia Cook — June 28, 2023

Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS
Report by Gregory Sanders Rose Butchart Astrid Price Dan Steinberg and Alexander Holderness — May 24, 2023
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Acquisition for Innovation: A Conversation with DUSD(A&S), the Honorable Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb
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Acquisition for Innovation: A Conversation with DUSD(A&S), the Honorable Dr. Radha Iyengar Plumb
Event — September 6, 2023
Transatlantic Defense during Wartime
Report by Cynthia Cook Max Bergmann Mark F. Cancian Gregory Sanders Sissy Martinez Otto Svendsen and Nicholas Velazquez — September 5, 2023
Acquisition for Decision Advantage: The Role of the CDAO in Scaling Software Solutions
Event — July 21, 2023
Don’t Blame ‘Just-in-Time’ Production for Challenges in the U.S. Manufacturing Industrial Base
Critical Questions by Cynthia Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 19, 2023
"European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics": Audio Brief with Cynthia Cook
Podcast Episode by Cynthia Cook — July 13, 2023

Understanding China’s Gallium Sanctions
Critical Questions by Alexander Holderness Nicholas Velazquez Henry H. Carroll and Cynthia Cook — July 7, 2023
European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics: Ensuring That Europe Has the Fuel It Needs to Fight the Next War
Brief by Anna Dowd Dominik P. Jankowski and Cynthia Cook — June 28, 2023
Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS
Report by Gregory Sanders Rose Butchart Astrid Price Dan Steinberg and Alexander Holderness — May 24, 2023
Pausing Proliferation: Facing China's Military Engine Development
Event — April 18, 2023
Managing Risk and Technology Insertion in Crewed Tactical Jet Engines
Brief by Alexander Holderness Gregory Sanders and Nicholas Velazquez — April 18, 2023