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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Don’t Blame ‘Just-in-Time’ Production for Challenges in the U.S. Manufacturing Industrial Base
Concerns about a restricted U.S. defense industrial surge capability is often blamed on “just-in-time” production, an efficient and cost-effective subprocess of lean manufacturing. This article argues the model is not to blame for production capacity challenges.
Critical Questions by Cynthia Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 19, 2023
Understanding China’s Gallium Sanctions
Critical Questions by Alexander Holderness , Nicholas Velazquez , Henry H. Carroll , and Cynthia Cook — July 7, 2023
European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics: Ensuring That Europe Has the Fuel It Needs to Fight the Next War
Brief by Anna Dowd , Dominik P. Jankowski , and Cynthia Cook — June 28, 2023
Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS
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
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Acquisition for Decision Advantage: The Role of the CDAO in Scaling Software Solutions
Event by Margie Palmieri and Cynthia Cook — July 21, 2023
Don’t Blame ‘Just-in-Time’ Production for Challenges in the U.S. Manufacturing Industrial Base
Critical Questions by Cynthia Cook and Audrey Aldisert — July 19, 2023
"European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics": Audio Brief with Cynthia Cook
Podcast Episode by Cynthia Cook — July 13, 2023
Understanding China’s Gallium Sanctions
Critical Questions by Alexander Holderness , Nicholas Velazquez , Henry H. Carroll , and Cynthia Cook — July 7, 2023
European Warfighting Resilience and NATO Race of Logistics: Ensuring That Europe Has the Fuel It Needs to Fight the Next War
Brief by Anna Dowd , Dominik P. Jankowski , and Cynthia Cook — June 28, 2023
Rising Demand and Proliferating Supply of Military UAS
Report by Gregory Sanders , Rose Butchart , Astrid Price , Dan Steinberg , and Alexander Holderness — May 24, 2023
Pausing Proliferation: Facing China's Military Engine Development
Event by Cynthia Cook , Jeremiah Gertler , and Brig. Gen. David R. Stilwell (USAF, ret.) — April 18, 2023
Managing Risk and Technology Insertion in Crewed Tactical Jet Engines
Brief by Alexander Holderness , Gregory Sanders , and Nicholas Velazquez — April 18, 2023
Global Security Forum 2023: Transatlantic Defense
Event by John J. Hamre , Seth G. Jones , Emily Harding , Cynthia Cook , and Max Bergmann — April 5, 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