Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base
The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.
Outlook
Eight contract opportunities to watch in FY24
There are several major U.S. defense competitions expected in fiscal 2024, with just these eight estimated to be worth a total of $61.9 billion.
Sweden’s defense minister: Additional resources are coming to bolster national security, alliances
There is no doubt that we will face hard work over the coming years, but we do not act alone.
Norway’s defense minister: We must ensure strategic stability in the High North
Looking ahead, the two key dimensions for Norwegian security policy are the Arctic and Russia.
Finland’s defense minister: We’re preparing to thwart any potential military threat
The security situation in Northern Europe is unstable and difficult to predict. This, in a nutshell, is the outlook for 2021.
Estonia’s defense minister: Overcoming the challenges of the next decade
Looking forward, the trans-Atlantic cooperation remains the cornerstone from which we should deal with a host of challenges — from Russia and China to emerging and disruptive technologies, terrorism, and a warming climate, among many others.
Latvia’s defense minister: Are we entering a new era of partnerships?
The key to our success is revitalized partnerships. It is a necessity to strengthen bridges instead of burning them.
Paramount Group chairman: Africa’s defense industry is more than a weapons business
Often overlooked is the fact that, historically, the defense industry has been the source of much scientific, industrial and engineering innovation, producing many of the inventions that have advanced the quality of life for billions of people.
Embraer defense executive: Will protectionism define the post-pandemic defense industry?
We are entering a new world that the defense industry must understand and ultimately act upon.
US Reps. Moulton and Banks: The future of defense is in public-private partnerships
A whole-of-government approach that better partners with the private sector will lead to advancements that help our entire country and our economy.
French Defence Staff chief: France is making moves to guarantee its survival in the face of existential threats
France must consolidate military singularity by modernizing its defense tool into one that is capable of fighting in all fields, with sufficient mass, organization and depth of capabilities to allow it to assume all of its functions both in war and in crisis.
