Jerry McGinn
Former deputy industrial base chief who now directs the Center for the Industrial Base at CSIS, specializing in industrial mobilization, supply chain resilience, and security cooperation.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 59min
DEFAERO Strategy Series [Nov 11, 25] Deep Dive in to Sec Hegseth's Acquisition Reforms
Lt. Gen. Dave Bassett, USA Ret., a seasoned former Defense Contract Management Agency director; Dr. Jerry McGinn, a specialist in industrial mobilization at CSIS; and Steve Grundman, former Pentagon industrial base chief, discuss ambitious acquisition reforms by Secretary Hegseth. They explore accelerating military capabilities, incorporating commercial products, and enhancing second sourcing. The panel also debates the challenges of right to repair, workforce dynamics, and incentivizing industry investments while gauging the future of U.S. arms exports.
Aug 27, 2025 • 50min
DEFAERO Daily Pod [Aug 27, 25] Latest Aquisition and Industrial Policy Headlines w/ Bialos, McGinn & Clark
Joining the discussion are Bryan Clark, who leads the Center for Defense Concepts and Innovation at the Hudson Institute; Jeff Bialos, former deputy undersecretary of defense for industrial policy; and Jerry McGinn, who heads the Center for the Industrial Base at CSIS. They dive into the Pentagon's plans to acquire stakes in defense contractors for enhanced capabilities. The guests critique current acquisition strategies and emphasize the need for a more agile approach to improve military readiness. They also discuss the innovation landscape and the challenges faced by new firms in defense.
