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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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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Readiness for Open Systems: How Prepared Are the Pentagon and the Defense Industry to Coordinate?
Brief by Gregory Sanders and Alexander Holderness — November 15, 2021
U.S. Military Forces in FY 2022: Army
Report by Mark F. Cancian — October 21, 2021
Investing Intelligently in Remotely Crewed Systems: Leveraging Capability for Future Conflict
Event by Todd Harrison , Rose Butchart , Dr. Will Roper , and Dr. Rebecca Grant — September 23, 2021
Reaching Farther, Risking Less
Brief by Rose Butchart , Gregory Sanders , Jill N. Cheney , and Sevan Araz — September 22, 2021
What Is DoD Buying?
Brief by Rhys McCormick — August 27, 2021
When Biosecurity Is the Mission, the Bioeconomy Must Become Government’s Strategic Partner
Brief by Gregory Sanders , Andrew Philip Hunter , and Sevan Araz — July 19, 2021
Achieving an Additive Manufacturing Breakthrough
Brief by Andrew Philip Hunter , Asya Akca , and Emma Bates — June 22, 2021
Geopolitical Implications of Scientific Innovation Trends in Northeast Asia
Event by and Seth G. Jones , Chris Fall , Kaitlyn Johnson , Ian Williams , Andrew Philip Hunter , Park In-kook , Boo Suk-Jung , Lee Guenwook , Kim Yoon , Dr. Jason Matheny , Shin Changhwan — June 18, 2021
The Army's Next-Generation Combat Vehicle
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter and MG Richard Coffman — March 10, 2021
Defense Acquisition in the Biden Administration
Critical Questions by Rhys McCormick — February 12, 2021