Defense industrial base: Actions needed to address risks posed by dependence on foreign suppliers

The Department of Defense relies on a global network of over 200,000 suppliers to produce weapons, as well as noncombat goods like batteries and manufacturing equipment.

DOD sees certain foreign suppliers as a national security risk because, for example, they could cut off access to critical materials.

DOD has made progress gathering supplier information and improving supply chain transparency. However, its efforts are uncoordinated and have provided little insight into the vast majority of suppliers.

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