Phil Sheers

Becca Wasser and Phil Sheers, experts from the Center for New American Security, discuss the urgent need to strengthen America's defense industrial base amid global competition. They analyze the growing gap between defense strategies and industrial capabilities, proposing innovative solutions like modular munitions and additive manufacturing. The conversation highlights challenges in procurement, particularly bureaucratic hurdles for smaller companies, and the impact of Congressional resistance on modernization efforts. Discover how collaboration between strategists and industry can revitalize U.S. defense.