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This commentary argues that revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base requires more than expanding conventional production capacity. It calls for a broader, distributed national security industrial ecosystem that integrates critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum science, advanced materials, big-data analytics, and autonomous systems. Dr. Giordano recommends mission-oriented convergence programs, greater participation by nontraditional firms and universities, modular and interoperable acquisition, distributed manufacturing hubs, deeper supply-chain visibility, and investment in interdisciplinary talent. The ability to integrate emerging technologies into scalable, adaptable military capabilities should be treated as a core source of U.S. strategic advantage and deterrence.

Document Type

Article

Topic(s)

Emerging Science and Technologies, Defense Policy, Future Strategic Concepts

Region(s)

United States

Publication Date

10-5-2026

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

Defense industrial base, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, supply-chain resilience, technology convergence, defense innovation, deterrence

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6505-4729

Convergence as Capability Toward Realizing the 2026 National Defense Strategy

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