The Department of Defense has released an interim report detailing DOD’s progress in implementing the inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy.
DOD said Wednesday the NDIS issued in January outlines the department’s four strategic priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition and economic deterrence.
For the flexible acquisition priority, initiatives include the establishment of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium other transaction authority, the release of a request for white papers for the Distributed Bio-industrial Manufacturing Investment Program and the launch of fiscal 2024 authorities and resources to implement multiyear procurements for six critical munitions.
According to DOD, many of the efforts outlined in the report have secured funding through the Defense Production Act and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment programs.
“This report conveys the commitment that the Department has made to achieving the priorities outlined in the National Defense Industrial Strategy since January,” said Laura Taylor-Kale, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy.
“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 the barriers to entry for small and non-traditional businesses, and strengthening collaboration with allies and partners,” Taylor-Kale added.