Defense and National Security

Please join ITIF for an expert panel discussion on an important new report that outlines China’s goals and strategy, explains why this moment marks a historical turning point, and defines the nature and importance of national power industries. Panelists will discuss flaws in prevailing China policy frameworks and explore why the field of corporate strategy should guide the creation of a coherent National Power Industry Strategy.

Please join ITIF’s Aegis Project for a for an expert panel discussion as we discuss a new ITIF report on policy solutions to non-tariff attacks (NTAs), and explore the stakes for U.S. innovation, technology leadership, and global competitiveness.

Proposals in Congress to expand right-to-repair rules for defense systems risk weakening military innovation and safety by forcing contractors to disclose proprietary intellectual property that already falls under existing DOD access rights.

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross has outlined a shift toward proactive cyber deterrence, and to make it effective, he should modernize CISA 2015, secure long-term federal leadership of the CVE program, and strengthen cybersecurity coordination with U.S. allies.

Certain Chinese companies obscure their ownership and strategic intent in the U.S. economy, gaining access to markets, talent, intellectual property, and subsidies. These practices advance China’s industrial and military goals and necessitate stronger oversight measures.

China’s campaign of economic espionage against the United States spans cyber intrusions, insider theft, and technology transfer disguised as collaboration. Washington must recognize that Beijing is operating an elaborate espionage ecosystem and take strategic measures to disrupt it.

Democratic allies should co-invest, co-develop, and co-regulate emerging technologies instead of fragmenting digital markets. True leadership will come from joint strategies on export controls, standards, R&D, and talent—not sovereignty slogans.

America’s wireless future depends on efficient spectrum use—and unlocking more federal airwaves for commercial innovation will strengthen both the economy and national security.

The collapse of a UK espionage case against alleged Chinese spies highlights Britain’s refusal to call China a security threat, exposing a dangerous weakness driven by economic dependence.

Watch ITIF’s expert panel discussion with leaders from the Council on Global Competitiveness and Innovation (CGCI) and Shield Capital as they examined the vital role Big Tech plays in U.S. technology leadership and national security.