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US defense industrial base
Also known as: DIBs, defense industrial base, defense industrial bases, US defense industrial base
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Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org May 22, 2025 9 facts
perspectiveChina perceives a relative advantage in preparations for a protracted war, assessing that such a conflict would erode United States technological advantages because the United States defense industrial base cannot sustain a protracted war.
claimU.S. and European defense industrial base (DIB) investments are currently prioritizing Ukraine’s immediate warfighting needs and the backfill of donor countries' stockpiles.
claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has revealed challenges for U.S. and allied defense industrial bases (DIBs) due to shifting requirements for warfighting, such as the need for larger numbers of uncrewed aircraft.
claimIn the short term, the Russia-Ukraine war has revealed limitations in the supply of 155 mm artillery shells, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers, and Javelin anti-tank missiles made available to Ukraine by Western defense industrial bases.
perspectiveThe U.S. Department of Defense should focus Defense Industrial Base (DIB) investments on long-term requirements for U.S. and allied forces, rather than prioritizing only Ukraine's immediate warfighting needs and the backfilling of donor countries.
claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has exposed challenges for the defense industrial bases (DIBs) of the United States and its allies, specifically regarding the supply of 155 mm artillery shells, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers, and Javelin anti-tank missiles provided to Ukraine.
perspectiveThe U.S. Department of the Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe should assess how European defense industrial base and infrastructure improvements, such as runway availability and supply prepositioning, can support U.S. distributed air operations.
claimSince February 2022, the United States and its allies have made modest changes to their defense industrial bases, including reshaping budgeting and procurement to prioritize the production of small uncrewed aircraft systems.
claimSustained funding for defense industrial bases faces budgetary and political obstacles and could create coordination challenges for the United States and its European allies.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 1 fact
claimThe National Defense Strategy emphasizes a ruthless prioritization on homeland defense and China, alongside the rebuilding of the US defense industrial base.
Defense Tech Trends for 2026: Innovation in Action - NSTXL nstxl.org 1 fact
claimThe Cybersecurity Maturation Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) is critical to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the defense industrial base as cyber threats continue to escalate.