McFate quoted in the Telegraph on the private security industry

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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McFate quoted in the Telegraph on the private security industry

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.
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McFate quoted in the Telegraph on the private security industry

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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McFate quoted in the Telegraph on the private security industry

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Greenwalt’s report on leveraging the national technology industrial base cited in Defense News

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On October 29, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow William Greenwalt’s report titled “Leveraging the National Technology Industrial Base to Address Great-Power Competition: The Imperative to Integrate Industrial Capabilities of Close Allies” was cited in a Defense News article on steps the United States must take to fix its vulnerability to cruise missiles.

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