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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How Supporting Ukraine Is Revitalizing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Congress has approved $113 billion to aid the response. U.S. security assistance to support Ukraine is reinvigorating the U.S. defense industrial base and creating American jobs.

Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman, Audrey Aldisert, Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, and Shivani Vakharia — April 18, 2024

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How Supporting Ukraine Is Revitalizing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. Congress has approved $113 billion to aid the response. U.S. security assistance to support Ukraine is reinvigorating the U.S. defense industrial base and creating American jobs.

Commentary by Elizabeth Hoffman, Audrey Aldisert, Cynthia Cook, Gregory Sanders, and Shivani Vakharia — April 18, 2024

Consequences of a Military Threat in Europe

Bolstering European military resilience is essential to counter the acute threat that Russia poses to Europe.

Congressional Testimony by Cynthia Cook and Anna Dowd — April 18, 2024

Munitions Production Roundtable Featuring ASA(ALT) The Honorable Douglas R. Bush

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) will host Hon. Douglas R. Bush, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, for a roundtable discussion on munitions production with DIIG Director Dr. Cynthia R. Cook and DIIG Senior Associate (Non-Resident) Dr. Alexis Lasselle Ross.

Event — February 5, 2024