Hawk Carlisle

Industrial Base Continues to Face Difficulties

Later this month, the National Defense Industrial Association will release its second annual report on the health and readiness of the defense industrial base, “Vital Signs 2021.”

Beating Core of Bipartisanship Still Remains

Warfighter Ingenuity Gives U.S. Forces the Edge

Imagination and innovation: together they can deliver enormous advantage to America and its partners and allies.

Protecting the Fruits of our Labor from China

For decades, the National Defense Industrial Association and its members have worked hard to ensure U.S. and allied war­fighters enjoy decisive advantage across the spectrum of conflict.

U.S., Asian Allies Must Maintain a Burning Focus on China

The greatest value of the 2018 National Defense Strategy is its burning focus on great power competition and specifically the challenge from a surging China.

Unanswered Questions, Concerns Remain About the New Space Force

At the establishment of the Space Force on Dec. 20, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper stated, “Our military services have created the world’s best space capabilities.

Tough Choices for Military, Political Leaders

The 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.

The Association’s Next 100 Years

As 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.