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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- Paige Montfort
- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
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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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Economic Security as National Security: A Discussion with Dr. Peter Navarro
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter and Dr. Peter Navarro — November 9, 2018
Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Dr. David Sparrow , Ms. Erin Hawley , Dr. Drew Vandeth , and Mr. Ryan Lewis — November 5, 2018
Artificial Intelligence and National Security: The Importance of the AI Ecosystem
Report by Andrew Philip Hunter , Lindsey R. Sheppard , Robert Karlen , and Leonardo Balieiro — November 5, 2018
Review Warns Defense Industrial Base Faces 'Unprecedented Set of Challenges’
Critical Questions by Rhys McCormick — October 5, 2018
Acquisition Trends 2018: Defense Contract Spending Bounces Back Executive Summary
Brief by Gregory Sanders , Andrew Philip Hunter , and Rhys McCormick — September 13, 2018
U.S. Arms Transfer Policy
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Ambassador Tina Kaidanow , Mr. Alex Gray , Ms. Laura Cressey , Mr. Jeff Abramson , Mr. Keith Webster , Ms. Melissa Dalton , and Mr. Dak Hardwick — August 8, 2018
Essential Imperatives for U.S. Arms Transfer Policy
Commentary by Andrew Philip Hunter and Melissa Dalton — July 24, 2018
Use of Incentives in Performance-Based Logistics Contracting
Report by Gregory Sanders , Andrew Howe , Grant McDonald , and Jesse E. Ellman — April 9, 2018
A Strategic Approach to Defense Investment
Commentary by Andrew Philip Hunter — March 26, 2018
National Technology and Industrial Base Integration: How to Overcome Barriers and Capitalize on Cooperation
Event by Andrew Philip Hunter , Dr. John "Jerry" McGinn , Mr. Simon Gadd , Mr. Roger Grose , and Mr. Ghislain Chaput — March 9, 2018