The United States' military dominance is facing unprecedented challenges from near-peer competitors. This threat goes beyond mere operational strategies and advanced military hardware. It includes the essential minerals and innovative technologies needed for creating military equipment and driving the U.S. economy. In this first event on Critical Materials and Technologies of our three-part critical resources webinar series, we delve into how restricted access to these vital resources impacts Department of Defense operations and supply chains in a contested logistics environment. We will explore how the Defense Department can mitigate these risks by investing in regional sustainment arrangements between military services, industry, and partner nations.
Speakers:
Dr. Aabram Marsh Professor of Lifecycle Logistics Management, Capital and Northeast Region of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)