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The transition of the US military from focusing on counterinsurgency to deterring and defeating great-power rivals will require vigorous modernization of US and allied military capabilities. The United States must harness cutting-edge Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, while simultaneously developing new capabilities and operational concepts to employ these technologies in tandem with existing legacy systems.

Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

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.
Defense Industry Energy & Environment
Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

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
Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

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.
Defense Industry Defense Policy

Content

Issue briefs and reports

Oct 20, 2020

Improving counterterrorism and law enforcement cooperation between the United States and the Arab Gulf States

By Thomas S. Warrick, Joze Pelayo

Thomas S. Warrick and Joze Pelayo present recommendations to improve and increase cooperation in civilian counterterrorism, law enforcement, border security, and aviation security between the United States and the Arab countries of the Gulf.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Oct 19, 2020

Fontenrose quoted in CNBC on Iran’s weapons capability
Arms Control Defense Industry

In the News

Oct 17, 2020

McFate joins Sveriges Radio to discuss the rise of mercenaries and private military companies

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Security & Defense

In the News

Oct 9, 2020

Rodriguez in Defense News: Crossing the “valley of death”

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Defense News published an article written by Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Stephen Rodriquez. Rodriquez argues that, in public-private partnerships, crossing the "valley of death" requires a stepladder rather than a bridge. Through measured steps, companies can transition from pilot programs to larger engagements in government contracting.

Defense Industry United States and Canada

In the News

Oct 9, 2020

Hasik presents at Naval Postgraduate School on defense procurement

By Atlantic Council

On October 9, Forward Defense non-resident senior fellow James Hasik presented a paper on the value of intellectual property in government procurement at the Naval Postgraduate School's 17th Annual Acquisition Research Symposium.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Report

Oct 5, 2020

Lubyanka federation: How the FSB determines the politics and economics of Russia

By The Dossier Center

The FSB is one of Russia’s most closed government agencies, its work cloaked in secrecy. This report lifts the veil on how the organization works.

Corruption Defense Industry

Report

Sep 28, 2020

Competitive strategy insights from wargames

By Benjamin Jensen, John T. Watts, Christian Trotti, and Mark J. Massa

Warfighting eclipses the moment of battle. This report assesses the results from a series of competitive strategy wargames in order to explore how US military-modernization investments can shape adversary decisions long before the battle ever begins.

China Conflict

In the News

Sep 16, 2020

McFate joins the Alpha Human podcast to discuss mercenaries and the private defense industry

By Atlantic Council

Defense Industry Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Sep 16, 2020

US technological superiority will be wasted without a strengthened defense industrial base

By John Wharton and Tate Nurkin

The United States cannot let efforts to achieve technological superiority outpace the cultivation of an industrial base available to exploit this advantage.

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 15, 2020

Jessett quoted in The Economist: Britain’s armed forces get ready for a revolution

By Will Jessett CBE

Will Jessett was quoted in The Economist on the UK's defense capabilities and the growing emphasis on grey-zone threats.

China Defense Industry
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Experts

Fellow

Robert Bassett Cross MC

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Staff

Jenna Ben-Yehuda

Executive Vice President

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

Staff

Charlotte Bertrand

Project Assistant

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Industry

Fellow

Edward Brady

Military Fellowship Alumnus/Alumna

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Middle East

Fellow

Henrik Breitenbauch

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Danish Defense Industry

Fellow

Justina Budginaite-Froehly

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Europe Center Transatlantic Security Initiative

Defense Industry European Union
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