Defense Budget and Acquisition

CSIS experts track the foremost budget issues in the defense policy sphere, exploring trends in the overall defense budget, military readiness, force structure, defense acquisition, and military compensation in a broader effort to assess the alignment of the country’s defense strategy and its resources.

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What to Expect from Secretary Hegseth’s November 7 Speech on the Arsenal of Freedom

Secretary Hegseth’s upcoming “Arsenal of Freedom” address signals a possible historic shift in U.S. defense acquisition and the industrial base—aimed at undoing decades of consolidation, revitalizing industrial capacity, and reforming how the Pentagon delivers capabilities to the warfighter.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn — November 5, 2025

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Understanding the Military AI Ecosystem of Ukraine

Kateryna Bondar examines the Ukrainian government initiatives and key institutions driving the development of military AI capabilities. She also explores the preconditions that have shaped their adoption in the Ukraine war.

Report by Kateryna Bondar — November 12, 2024

The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained

Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston break down the Biden administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI, its primary audiences and objectives, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for its implementation.

Critical Questions by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — October 25, 2024

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The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained

An audio version of “The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Isaac Goldston — October 25, 2024

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Canada-U.S. Defence Relations in a Turbulent Time

Americas Program senior adviser Vincent Rigby assesses the challenges facing the U.S.-Canada relationship as it pertains to military spending and argues that Washington will expect Canada to follow through on spending commitments.

Report by Vincent Rigby — October 17, 2024

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Why Is the U.S. Defense Industrial Base So Isolated from the U.S. Economy?

An audio version of “Why Is the U.S. Defense Industrial Base So Isolated from the U.S. Economy?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen with Doug Berenson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Doug Berenson — August 26, 2024

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