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.
Media Queries
- H. Andrew Schwartz
- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
Latest Analysis

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Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS
There has been a significant rise in the proliferation of military uninhabited aerial systems. This report reveals drivers and implications by examining the Nagorno-Karabakh war, the Russian war in Ukraine, and contracting and international trade data.
Report by Gregory Sanders , Rose Butchart , Astrid Price , Dan Steinberg , and Alexander Holderness — May 24, 2023
Managing Risk and Technology Insertion in Crewed Tactical Jet Engines
Brief by Alexander Holderness , Gregory Sanders , and Nicholas Velazquez — April 18, 2023

Powering Proliferation: The Global Engine Market and China’s Indigenization
Brief by Alexander Holderness , Nicholas Velazquez , Jasmine Phillips , Gregory Sanders , and Cynthia Cook — March 21, 2023

Reviving the Arsenal of Democracy: Steps for Surging Defense Industrial Capacity
Report by Cynthia Cook — March 14, 2023

Constricting the Means of Production: Ally-Centric Cooperative Economic Deterrence
Commentary by Alexander Holderness and Cynthia Cook — February 14, 2023
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Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein on What’s Next for Space Systems Command
Event by Cynthia Cook and Lieutenant General Michael A. Guetlein — May 18, 2022
Destruction, Subversion, and the Long War
Commentary by Cynthia Cook — May 3, 2022
Military Aid to Ukraine
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Cynthia Cook — April 29, 2022

Defense Acquisition Trends 2021
Report by Gregory Sanders , Won Joon Jang , and Alexander Holderness — March 29, 2022
Rebuilding Ukraine after the War
Commentary by Cynthia Cook — March 22, 2022
CSIS-DAPA Conference 2021: U.S.-Korea Defense Cooperation in Biden Administration
Event by Seth G. Jones , Victor Cha , Cynthia Cook , Minister Kang Eun Ho , and Robert B. Brown — February 10, 2022
Leveraging Networks in Future Operations: DISA's Changing Role in Battle Networks
Report by Gregory Sanders and Rhys McCormick — January 31, 2022
Building Apollo's Arsenal: Acquiring Covid-19's Lessons Learned for Government-Bioeconomy Partnership
Event by Cynthia Cook , Rose Butchart , Dr. Tara O'Toole , and Dr. Chris Fall — December 14, 2021
Building Apollo's Arsenal: Acquiring Covid-19's Lessons Learned for Government - Bioeconomy Partnership
Brief by Rose Butchart , Sevan Araz , and Jill N. Cheney — December 14, 2021
2021 Defense Acquisition Trends: Topline DoD Trends after a Half Decade of Growth
Critical Questions by Gregory Sanders , Won Joon Jang , and Alexander Holderness — December 2, 2021