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Manufacturing
February 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: How Immigration Reforms Can Help Counter China
China’s growing might and control over critical supply chains has prompted the United States to invest billions into “reshoring” the manufacturing of semiconductors and defense-related technologies. -
Industrial Base
February 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: Annual Survey Shows Growing Worry Over Health of Industrial Base (Updated)
By Jennifer Stewart and Robbie Van SteenburgThe National Defense Industrial Association has issued Vital Signs over the last three years to encourage conversations at all levels of government and among Americans interested in national defense about the necessary policies and investments required to maintain the superior readiness of the U.S. defense industrial base. -
Industrial Base
January 2023
An Arsenal of Peace in Challenging Times
By Michael BayerIn its 103-year history, NDIA has been at the tip of the spear during many challenging times for our industry. This is yet another. -
Industrial Base
December 2022
Balance Needed for High Skills Immigration Reform
By Ben AckermanThe U.S. defense industrial base faces a critical science, technology, engineering and math talent shortage, exacerbated by an outdated immigration system. -
Cybersecurity
November 2022
Defense Base Prepares for New CMMC Rules (Updated)
By Meredith RoatenOne year after the Pentagon announced its newest cybersecurity guidelines, industry is still figuring out how it will comply with new rules and operate in a new environment. -
Cyber
November 2022
JADC2 Could Introduce Cyber Risks At Unprecedented Scale
By Jason AtwellWhile JADC2 at the conceptual level has clear tactical intents and purposes, as one moves further down toward the underlying technology — such as the nodes, links and platforms that will form its structure — there are clear issues with operations, security and maintenance. -
Industrial Base
October 2022
JUST IN: Ukraine Highlights Need for Strong Industrial Base
By Meredith RoatenRussia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of strategic logistics planning and has increased the U.S. military’s focus on working closely with the commercial sector, a senior defense official said. -
Manufacturing
October 2022
Semiconductor Industry Needs More Than CHIPS Act to Succeed
By Emily AshbridgeWhile the CHIPS Act is a significant step in strengthening supply chain security, U.S. capacity to manufacture chips faces an unexpected barrier: human capital. -
Manufacturing
September 2022
JUST IN: Attracting Tech Talent a ‘National Security Issue,’ Says White House Official
Onshoring talent will play a vital role in the Biden administration’s efforts to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, a White House official said. -
Manufacturing
September 2022
Americanize the Defense Industry Supply Chain
By Mike McCormackHigh-ranking U.S. officials and corporate executives have sounded the alarm bells for years: U.S. national security is at risk due to our military’s reliance on foreign nations for raw materials, parts and products.
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