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Ep 140: Roger Wicker on Defense Spending and Peace through Strength

School of War

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Strengthening National Defense through Procurement Reform

This chapter explores the intricacies of the Pentagon's procurement process and argues against simply increasing defense spending. It highlights the need for advanced weaponry, enhanced manufacturing capabilities, and the necessity of multi-year contracts to bolster the U.S. naval defense industrial base amidst growing competition from China.

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