The fox in the henhouse: How bureaucratic processes handicap US military supremacy and what to do about it

EnergySource Nov 14, 2024

Europe’s new industrial plan faces formidable obstacles

By Andrei Covatariu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to put forth in her second term a new Clean Industrial Deal to mobilize investment in infrastructure and industry, and reduce dependence on energy imports. But energy supply challenges and geopolitical hurdles risk undermining plans to restore Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
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The fox in the henhouse: How bureaucratic processes handicap US military supremacy and what to do about it

New Atlanticist Oct 30, 2024

In defense of Draghi’s defense idea: Three models for a centralized defense procurer for the EU

By Thomas Goldstein

Only a European defense procurer can provide the institutional reform to overcome intra- and intergovernmental paralysis and invest at scale.
Defense Industry Defense Policy
The fox in the henhouse: How bureaucratic processes handicap US military supremacy and what to do about it

New Atlanticist Oct 28, 2024

The US needs a stronger defense industrial base. Option contracts can help.

By Michael Hogan

The US government would pay a premium on current orders, but it would then have the option to purchase a larger amount within a fixed timeframe.
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New Atlanticist

Feb 26, 2020

The fox in the henhouse: How bureaucratic processes handicap US military supremacy and what to do about it

By Stephen Rodriguez

Washington’s once unrivaled military strength is now increasingly challenged by that of its adversaries. To stay ahead, the United States must restructure its relationship with commercial companies by reducing regulation that hinders innovation, speed, and the ability for private industry to access government contracts.

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In the News

Feb 24, 2020

Rodriguez writes War on the Rocks article on US military investment ecosystem

By Atlantic Council

Senior Advisor Stephen Rodriguez argues that the United States must do more to foster innovation in critical defense technologies.

China Defense Industry

In the News

Feb 18, 2020

Rodriguez quoted in Wall Street Journal on China and corporate AI adoption

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Stephen Rodriguez argues that China lags in commercial enterprise adoption of AI technologies.

China Defense Industry
3D Printing

New Atlanticist

Feb 7, 2020

In an era of great-power competition, procurement reform not more regulation for the defense industrial base

By Tate Nurkin

What strategic gains can DoD realize from being a better customer? Given the reluctance of the US commercial sector to engage in defense work and the speedy innovation of our rivals, reform is needed.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Jan 19, 2020

McFate quoted in the Wall Street Journal on US private defense firms

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Jan 11, 2020

McFate quoted in the Telegraph on the private security industry

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 26, 2019

Katz quoted in Sharq wa Gharb (London) on the US objecting to Egypt buying Russian Su-35 fighter aircraft

By Atlantic Council

Arms Control Conflict

In the News

Nov 24, 2019

McFate joins Al Jazeera to discuss how mercenaries are reshaping the battlefield

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

McFate joins the WBUR Here & Now podcast to discuss the commodification of warfare

By Atlantic Council

Africa Defense Industry

In the News

Nov 15, 2019

McFate quoted in the Times on Russian mercenaries in Africa

By Atlantic Council

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Valentin Châtelet

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Valentin Châtelet

Research Associate, Security

Digital Forensic Research Lab

Defense Industry Disinformation

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Deborah Cheverton

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Defense Industry

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Kevin P. Chilton

Distinguished Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Cybersecurity Defense Industry

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August Cole

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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Robert Bassett Cross MC

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

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Steven Grundman

Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy
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