Hawk Carlisle
General Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle, USAF (Ret) is the president of the National Defense Industrial Association.
Recent Articles
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Defense Department
Tough Choices for Military, Political Leaders
January 09, 2020The strategic environment has changed drastically since the Soviet Union’s fall and the rise of China. Our current National Security Strategy accurately defines the threats we face in emerging great power competition, as well as the steps needed to protect the nation.
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Defense Innovation
The Association’s Next 100 Years
November 01, 2019As I reflect on my first 30 months as the National Defense Industrial Association’s president and CEO, I’m proud of our team’s accomplishments but, more importantly, excited about our future.
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Air Power
Recapitalizing America’s Air Force
October 03, 2019Holidays are great. We take time off from our worries and relax. Unfortunately, holidays end, and often a built-up work backlog greets us back in the real world.
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Defense Department
Talent, Training and the Red Tails
January 30, 2019As we thought about how to recognize and honor the accomplishments of African Americans during Black History month, we decided to focus on one of our most successful World War II units, the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Defense Contracting
Association Building on a Strong Foundation
December 04, 2018In 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent and an armistice went into effect in Central Europe, bringing an end to World War I combat operations.
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Defense Department
Industry Conferences More Valuable Than Ever
June 28, 2018As the National Defense Industrial Association’s president and CEO, I’m sometimes asked about the purpose and value of our conferences, meetings and events.
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Defense Department
Existential Threats Require All Levers of Power
April 30, 2018The United States must pivot to focus on great power competition.
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Defense Department
NDIA Moves Forward as an Enterprise in 2018
January 02, 2018As we enter 2018, I want to take this opportunity to recount the National Defense Industrial Association’s deliberate efforts over the past year to add member value and offer insight on where we are going.
