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

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Implementing Innovation: The 21st Century National Security Innovation Partnership Conference

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Northeastern University invite you to attend a half-day public conference titled Implementing Innovation: The 21st Century National Security Innovation Partnership Conference on September 23rd at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ headquarters-- located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

Event — September 23, 2019

Acquisition of Software-Defined Hardware-Based Adaptable Systems

Adaptable systems deliver a wide variety of capabilities and grow capability over time to meet DOD’s future needs. Unfortunately, they are hindered by acquisition barriers, but these barriers can be offset by enablers that could ease use of the systems.

Report by Andrew Philip Hunter Schuyler Moore and Maura Rose McQuade — August 7, 2019

What Comes after the ‘Last Supper’?

Raytheon and United Technologies announced plans to merge, representing the biggest defense merger since the “Last Supper” defense consolidation of the 1990s. CSIS defense experts Andrew Hunter and Rhys McCormick look at what this means going forward.

Critical Questions by Andrew Philip Hunter and Rhys McCormick — June 11, 2019

Acquisition Trends, 2018: Defense Contract Spending Bounces Back

This report analyzes the current state of affairs in defense acquisition by combining detailed policy and data analysis to provide a comprehensive overview and critical insights into the current and future outlook for the defense acquisition system.

Report by Gregory Sanders Rhys McCormick and Andrew Philip Hunter — April 15, 2019

Evaluating Consolidation and the Threat of Monopolies within Industrial Sectors

As concerns over consolidation within defense industrial sectors are becoming more apparent, CSIS Defense-Industrial and Initiatives Group looks at the relationship between industrial consolidation, competition, and contracting performance outcomes.

Report by Gregory Sanders Zach Huitink and Andrew Philip Hunter — February 11, 2019