Can a domestically based manufacturing industry meet the needs of the defense sector?
We’re living in a dangerous world, fueling the need for huge amounts of war materiel and equipment. At the same time, the U.S. government is seeking to streamline its procurement policies while keeping pace with advances in defense technology. Can domestic manufacturers step up to meet those needs? On this episode, we survey the defense sector and its efforts to lessen reliance on foreign suppliers, especially China, for key components and raw materials. Our guest is Brendan Stewart, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs with Red Cat, a maker of drones and robotic systems for defense and national security. What must happen, in order for defense supply chains to become more localized? To what extent will the U.S. always be reliant on foreign partners for some equipment? And how is a domestic drone manufacturer like Red Cat meeting the need for cutting-edge innovation at a competitive price? Hosted by Bob Bowman, Editor-in-Chief of SupplyChainBrain.
Show notes:
A Q&A with Brendan Stewart: “Where Drones Are Taking American Defense.”