Emerging Tech Horizons

In this final special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the 2026 Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow speaks with Farooq Mitha, president of Imbue Group and former director of the Department of Defense’s Office of Small Business Programs. They discuss how the United States can work with allies and partners to strengthen defense industrial bases, share emerging capabilities, and help small businesses bring new technologies to the warfighter.Mitha also explores efforts to commercialize government-funded research, including the Defense Patent Holiday initiative, and the role of programs supporting small businesses and nontraditional defense companies. The conversation covers persistent challenges in moving technologies from prototypes to operational use, as well as the growing importance of critical minerals and industrial cybersecurity in strengthening the defense industrial base.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#SmallBusiness #TechnologyCommercialization #Cybersecurity

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the 2026 Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow speaks with Col. Michael Cohen, command surgeon at U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), about the challenges of delivering medical care across Africa’s vast and often austere operating environments. They discuss how autonomous vehicles, AI-enabled logistics, and remote patient monitoring could improve medical support, move critical supplies, and strengthen operational readiness.In the second conversation, Stephanie speaks with Jay Vogt, professor at the U.S. Naval War College, about the Digital Straits wargame and efforts to protect Taiwan’s undersea communications infrastructure. They explore how unmanned systems, advanced sensors, and AI could help monitor suspicious activity, safeguard critical cables, and inform future operational planning. The conversation also looks ahead to Vote’s next wargaming project, focused on the implications of data centers for future conflict.Learn More:Explore reports from the Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute: https://usnwc.edu/Research-and-Wargaming/Research-Centers/Cyber-and-Innovation-Policy-InstituteLearn more about the upcoming Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference: https://www.postconference.org/Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#MilitaryMedicine #UnderseaCables #Wargaming #AFRICOM

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the 2026 Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow speaks with Kim Lehn, executive director of Pacific Forum, about defense priorities in the Indo-Pacific. They discuss decision advantage, secure information sharing, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and the role of allies and partners in strengthening regional deterrence and readiness.In the second conversation, Stephanie is joined by Andy Vanlandingham, director of strategic outreach at Draper, and Bess Dopkeen, founder of Keen Edge Strategies, to discuss key trends from the conference. They explore AI’s growing role in defense, data-driven financial management and acquisition, and how government and industry can accelerate experimentation and deliver capabilities to the warfighter.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#IndoPacific #ArtificialIntelligence #AlliedPartnerships

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the 2026 Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow speaks with Ben Harris, executive director of the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), about accelerating innovation in armaments and ammunition.They discuss how NAC connects government, industry, and academia to move prototypes toward the warfighter, along with emerging technologies in drone lethality, artificial intelligence, energetics, and advanced power systems. Harris also explores the barriers slowing defense acquisition and why cultural change, safer prototyping, and faster contracting are critical to keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#DefenseAcquisition #Munitions #NationalArmamentsConsortium

The U.S. defense industrial base faces growing challenges, from skilled labor shortages and supply chain disruptions to shifting defense priorities and the need to rapidly integrate emerging technology. Maintaining production capacity, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring the availability of critical components are essential to keeping military systems ready for current and future threats.

In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, host Dr. Arun Seraphin speaks with Scott Davis, President of the NDIA Michigan Chapter and a former Army program executive officer, about the challenges facing the ground systems industrial base and opportunities to strengthen it. Drawing on his experience in the Army and defense industry, Davis discusses production gaps, the importance of sustaining qualified suppliers, and how traditional defense companies and commercial technology providers can work together to modernize military capabilities through emerging technology and innovation.

Topics include:

• How shifting budgets and production cuts affect defense industrial base readiness
• Maintaining critical manufacturing capacity and qualified defense supply chains
• The role of commercial emerging technology in advancing ground combat systems
• Modular vehicle architectures and faster technology upgrades
• Connecting emerging technology companies with established defense manufacturers
• Developing the next generation of defense and skilled-trades talent
• How NDIA Michigan supports industry connections, education, and workforce development to strengthen the defense industrial base

Learn more about the Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org/

Learn more about the NDIA Michigan Chapter: https://ndia-mich.org/

Follow NDIA Michigan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-michigan-chapter/

Follow ETI:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

#DefenseIndustrialBase #GroundSystems #SupplyChains

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the 2026 Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis and Stephanie Halcrow explore how emerging technologies move from research and development into practical defense applications.Mark speaks with Yi Chao, the founder and CEO of Seatrec, about ocean-powered underwater sensors and vehicles, tracing the technology’s journey from Navy-funded research and SBIR/STTR support to operational experimentation and production. Stephanie speaks with Price DeSanctis, a model-based systems engineer at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), about implementation architecture for Golden Dome and how digital engineering helps align complex systems, government program offices, and industry partners.Together, the conversations highlight the importance of bridging research, engineering, and acquisition to deliver capabilities that meet real-world defense needs.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#OceanTechnology #UnderwaterRobotics #GoldenDome #DigitalEngineering

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Dale Ormond, longtime Department of Defense science and technology leader, about mission engineering and its role in developing effective defense capabilities.They discuss the difference between mission engineering and systems engineering, how behavior modeling can connect missions, requirements, systems, and operational environments, and why better requirements can help reduce cost, risk, and rework. The conversation also explores how mission engineering can give warfighters greater insight into the acquisition process and help the Department manage increasingly complex systems.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#MissionEngineering #DefenseAcquisition #SystemsEngineering

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live at the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with General John Hyten, USAF (Ret.), former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and leader of Air Force Space Command.

They discuss how emerging technology is transforming military operations and shaping the future of national security, the challenges of moving new technologies through the defense acquisition process, and why the Department of War must accelerate innovation to keep pace with the commercial technology sector. The conversation also explores the growing role of the Space Force, the strategic importance and vulnerabilities of space, and the need for resilient space capabilities. Hyten shares insights into how government and industry can overcome acquisition barriers, accelerate emerging technology adoption, and deliver advanced capabilities to warfighters faster.

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

#SpaceForce #EmergingTechnology #NationalSecurity

In this special joint edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow and Mark Lewis explore the challenges of moving emerging technologies from development into real-world defense capabilities.Stephanie speaks with Sarah Pearson, Chief Strategic Officer at the Defense Innovation Unit, about DIU’s new Bridge program and its efforts to help commercial technologies move from prototype to production. They discuss barriers including security clearances, classified infrastructure, and authorization processes, as well as efforts to accelerate adoption while maintaining appropriate risk controls.Mark speaks with Julia Dupuis, Chief Operating Officer at Physical Sciences Inc., about advanced sensing, materials, batteries, rocket motors, and other defense technologies. They discuss scaling technologies for manufacturing, addressing supply-chain challenges, and using advanced testing and simulation to accelerate the development of space, hypersonic, and other defense capabilities.Together, the conversations highlight what it takes to move emerging technologies from innovation to fielded defense capability.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#DefenseInnovation #DIU #AdvancedSensing #PSI

In this special joint edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow and Mark Lewis explore how emerging technologies are being developed, adopted, and brought into practical defense applications.Stephanie speaks with Jason Potter, former Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and now Principal at Whitehaven Strategies, about modernizing shipbuilding through robotics, automation, and new approaches to naval platform design. They discuss acquisition reform, manufacturing challenges, and the importance of incorporating power, data, AI, and modular architectures into the design of next-generation ships. Mark speaks with Stephanie Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder of North AI, about technology intelligence, horizon scanning, and using AI and large-scale data to identify emerging trends and inform decision-making. They also discuss the challenges small businesses face when trying to bring new technologies into government, the importance of human expertise in AI-enabled analysis, and how emerging technologies can move from insight to operational impact. Together, the conversations highlight the broader challenge of turning emerging technology into meaningful defense capability—from identifying what is coming next to integrating new technologies into the systems, platforms, and missions that depend on them.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#EmergingTechnology #DefenseTechnology #AI

As military missions become increasingly complex, the technologies, infrastructure, and sustainment capabilities needed to support them are evolving as well. From contested logistics and forward repair to predictive maintenance and Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technology is changing how the defense industrial base supports military readiness.

In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, host Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director of NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI), speaks with Dr. Carl Spinnweber, President of Amentum’s Mission Solutions Group, about Amentum’s history, its role in the defense industrial base, and how the company is using emerging technology and AI to support complex missions around the world.

The conversation explores Amentum’s role in the organic industrial base, forward-deployed sustainment, repair forward, remote expert technology, predictive maintenance, and contested logistics. They also discuss how Amentum is applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), telemaintenance, and additive manufacturing to improve mission readiness, as well as the importance of partnerships between government, large defense companies, small businesses, and technology providers.

The episode also examines Acquisition Reform and how changes in defense acquisition can help accelerate the adoption of emerging technology, strengthen the industrial base, and improve military readiness.

Topics include:

• Forward repair, contested logistics, and sustainment
• Emerging Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and predictive maintenance
• The organic Industrial Base and mission readiness
• Acquisition Reform and technology partnerships
• ETI perspectives on emerging technologies and defense modernization

Learn More About Amentum

Visit Amentum:

https://www.amentum.com

Follow Amentum:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amentumcorp
Instagram: amentum_corp
Facebook: (1) Amentum | Facebook

Learn more about the Emerging Technologies Institute:

https://www.ndiaeti.org

Follow ETI:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo8

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

#Amentum #EmergingTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #IndustrialBase

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Jason Rathje, President of Public Sector at WebAI, about the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in defense.They discuss Jason’s experience connecting emerging technologies with the Department of Defense, from the Air Force Ventures program and Office of Strategic Capital to his work at WebAI. The conversation explores the potential of local and distributed AI architectures, bringing intelligence directly to warfighters in disconnected environments, and the challenges of moving AI from prototypes into practical defense capabilities. Jason also shares examples of AI applications in the field, including casualty evacuation and aircraft maintenance, and discusses what the future of AI-enabled decision-making could look like for the military.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#ArtificialIntelligence #DistributedAI #DefenseAI #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryInnovation

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Frank Finelli, Senior Advisor at The Carlyle Group, about the role of capital markets in strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.They discuss the challenges facing U.S. industrial capacity, mobilization, and vulnerable supply chains, including dependencies on critical minerals and other foreign sources. The conversation also explores how private equity, venture capital, credit markets, and government contracting can work together to accelerate investment, expand production capacity, and build more resilient defense supply chains.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#EmergingTechnology #DefenseIndustrialBase #CapitalMarkets #SupplyChainResilience

Building a stronger Defense Industrial Base is about more than adopting new technologies or changing acquisition policy. The processes organizations use to measure performance, manage risk, and continually improve their capabilities can play an important role in building a more productive, resilient, and innovative Defense Industrial Base.

In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, host Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director of NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute, speaks with Ron Lear, Vice President of CMMI Global Strategies at the CMMI Institute, about how CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) can help organizations improve performance across software, hardware, workforce development, supply chain management, security, safety, data management, and more.

They discuss:

• What CMMI is and how it has evolved beyond its origins in software

• How CMMI differs from and complements CMMC

• Using performance-based approaches to improve organizational capability

• How CMMI can help companies entering or expanding within the defense industrial base

• The role of maturity levels, organizational processes, and continuous improvement

• How CMMI can work alongside Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and other methodologies

• How government organizations and defense organizations can use CMMI to improve their own processes

• Applying CMMI across the defense industrial base and throughout the government

• How organizations can reduce the burden of managing multiple audits, standards, and compliance requirements

• The growing impact of AI on organizational processes and performance

• CMMI’s AI maturity initiative and the importance of intentional AI adoption and governance

• How AI can amplify both organizational strengths and existing dysfunctions

• What CMMI could contribute to building a more productive defense industrial base

Learn more about the CMMI Institute, including resources, case studies, and its AI maturity initiative: https://cmmiinstitute.com/

For organizations interested in learning more about CMMI and how to get started, the CMMI Institute also works with a global network of partners providing training, consulting, and appraisal services.

Learn more about the Emerging Technologies Institute:

https://www.ndiaeti.org/

Follow ETI:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo8

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

#CMMI #DefenseIndustrialBase #EmergingTech #EmergingTechnology

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Ruba Elbasha, Partner at Guidehouse, about the role of AI in transforming defense financial management.

They discuss what it means to take a human-centered approach to AI, how organizations can align technology with their workforce, and why human judgment remains critical in AI-enabled decision-making. The conversation also explores workforce training, responsible AI adoption, and how AI could reduce administrative burdens while enabling financial professionals to become more analytical and forward-looking.

NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org/

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org

#EmergingTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanCenteredAI #FinancialManagement

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow speaks with Lt. Col. Jared 'CLiF' Bindl, Chief Innovation Officer at AFRICOM, about how the command is working to make innovation part of its day-to-day operations.

They discuss AFRICOM’s approach to operationalizing innovation and how the command is working with industry and international partners to test and scale emerging technologies in operationally relevant environments. The conversation also explores the importance of integration readiness, manufacturing and scalability, early operational involvement, and the cultural changes needed to support innovation across the defense enterprise.

NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org

#EmergingTechnology #DefenseInnovation #AFRICOM #MilitaryInnovation

Biomanufacturing is rapidly expanding beyond traditional applications in food and medicine, with emerging technologies offering new possibilities for national security, military logistics, and supply chain resilience.In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, host Sam Moyer, Research Fellow at the Emerging Technologies Institute, speaks with Maille O’Donnell, Policy Lead for Public Investment and Industry at the Good Food Institute, about the growing role of biomanufacturing in the defense industrial base. Drawing from a report they coauthored, they explore how fermentation, bioreactors, and other biomanufacturing technologies could help produce food and other products in more flexible and resource-constrained environments.Topics include:- The fundamentals and evolution of biomanufacturing- How food biomanufacturing could support contested logistics- Producing protein using fermentation and alternative feedstocks- Military and humanitarian applications of small-scale bioreactors- Biomanufacturing’s potential to strengthen supply chain resilience- The global competition surrounding biotechnology and manufacturing- Challenges in financing and scaling biomanufacturing facilities- How public investment, procurement, and demand signals could help move technologies from development to deployment- Opportunities for industry to engage with the defense communityLearn More & ResourcesRead the research brief that informed this discussion:https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/-/media/ndia-eti/reports/food-biomanufacturing/eti_foodbiomanufacturing_report_final.pdf?download=1Read the related article in National Defense Magazine:https://digital.nationaldefensemagazine.org/september-2026/page-38For more information about this topic, contact Molly O’Donnell at mailleo@gfi.org.Learn more about the Emerging Technologies Institute:https://www.ndiaeti.orgFollow ETI:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo8Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8#Biomanufacturing #Biotechnology #EmergingTechnology #NationalSecurity #DefenseIndustrialBase #SupplyChainResilience #ContestedLogistics #FoodSecurity

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Grant Meyer, Chair of NDIA’s Electronics Division, about the role of microelectronics in the future of defense systems.They discuss the challenges of moving advanced commercial technologies from prototypes into practical defense capabilities, the importance of aligning commercial and government technology roadmaps, and how the defense community can balance speed, reliability, security, and scale. The conversation also explores how commercial microelectronics can help advance defense capabilities while meeting the demanding requirements of military systems.NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org #EmergingTechnology #Microelectronics #DefenseTechnology #Semiconductors #DefenseInnovation

In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Sarah Starr, a PhD student in Systems Engineering at George Washington University and an Army Reserve officer.They discuss the challenges of testing and evaluating multi-agent AI systems, the importance of appropriate human reliance and oversight, and how human-AI teaming could evolve as AI systems become more capable and complex. Sarah also shares insights from her research into how AI systems should be designed to support better human decision-making in defense workflows.NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.orgBe sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org#ArtificialIntelligence #MultiAgentAI #HumanAITeaming #DefenseTechnology #EmergingTechnology

Critical minerals form the foundation of modern defense and commercial technologies, from fighter aircraft and missile systems to satellites, batteries, and advanced electronics. As global supply chains remain vulnerable to disruption and critical mineral processing remains concentrated overseas, securing reliable access to these materials has become an increasingly important challenge for the U.S. industrial base.

In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, Dr. Arun Seraphin speaks with Brett Lambert, Executive Chairman of VaultCo and Managing Director of the Densmore Group, about the effort to strengthen U.S. access to critical minerals. They discuss Lambert’s experience shaping manufacturing and industrial policy at the Pentagon, the creation of Project Vault and VaultCo, and how a public-private approach can help address vulnerabilities across critical mineral supply chains.

Key topics include:

- How critical mineral dependencies can create vulnerabilities across the defense and commercial industrial base.

- How VaultCo’s demand-driven model is designed to create a strategic “stock buffer” of critical minerals and connect industry demand with available supply.

- The differences between VaultCo’s approach and traditional government stockpiles, and how it complements other federal efforts to strengthen critical mineral supply chains.

- Why expanding domestic and allied processing capacity will be essential to building a more resilient industrial base, and how government and private-sector investments can work together to address these challenges.

NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org/

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0

Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3

Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8

And for more podcasts, articles, & publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org

#CriticalMinerals #DefenseIndustrialBase #SupplyChain #NationalSecurity #EmergingTechnology