America’s Manufacturing Readiness for DoW

Industry plays a critical role in delivering mission‑critical capabilities to the warfighter, safeguarding global stability, economic prosperity, and the security of the United States and its allies. However, manufacturing bottlenecks, technology gaps, and workforce challenges threaten throughput and timely delivery for the Department of War (DoW). This panel brings together leading experts from defense contractors and government to diagnose the current state of the Defense Industrial Base’s manufacturing, discuss where the industry needs to grow, and outline capabilities needed for expansion and long-term sustainability. Through open discussion, this panel explores their understanding of the systemic gaps motivating automated solutions and why automated manufacturing can be the key to unlocking a resilient, rapid-response, agile production ecosystem. Can't join at the scheduled time? Register to receive the recording.