Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defence | Official website
The Department of Defense (DoD) has published the National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) Interim Implementation Report, detailing the progress made toward implementing actions outlined in the NDIS. Released in January by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (OASD(IBP)), the NDIS provides a strategic vision and identifies four priorities for modernizing the defense industrial ecosystem.
The Interim Implementation Report outlines initiatives across DoD, emphasizing efforts to build a resilient industrial base as an ongoing priority. Further details on NDIS implementation will be shared later this summer.
"This report conveys the commitment that the Department has made to achieving the priorities outlined in the National Defense Industrial Strategy since January," said Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale. "Among other activities, we are increasing our domestic production capabilities, educating and training the current and future defense industrial workforce, exploring new ways to lower barriers to entry for small and non-traditional businesses, and strengthening collaboration with allies and partners."
Many initiatives detailed in the report have received funding through OASD(IBP)-administered programs such as the Defense Production Act and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment programs. These programs play significant roles in strengthening supply chain resilience across key sectors by providing complementary and flexible authorities to incentivize and strengthen the industrial base and support warfighter requirements.
DoD remains dedicated to achieving NDIS strategic priorities and will continue collaborating with industry, international, interagency, and internal stakeholders to ensure success in current and future industrial base initiatives.
The NDIS Interim Implementation Report is available at: https://www.businessdefense.gov/docs/ndis/National%20Defense%20Industrial%20Strategy%20Interim%20Report%20-%20FINAL%20-%2003JUL.pdf
