Reinvigorating the National Defense Industrial Base

As in the 20^th century, the best way to ensure that a Cold War does not become or “hot one” is by maintaining an overwhelming lead in terms of both the quality and quantity of weaponry.  That requires a highly competitive defense industry ready to respond to changing needs.  How does America’s National Defense Industrial Base stack up to the current challenge?  What are the key trends?  And how prepared is it to deal with the kind of demand surge that could emerge as the 21^st Century Cold War intensifies?  We’ll provide the answers you need.