Technology Supply-Chain Security for Space and Defense

The transatlantic security environment is increasingly shaped by sustained geopolitical competition, which is accelerating defense technology innovation cycles, and renewed emphasis on industrial resilience. Military operations in the space, high-altitude, and underwater domains are becoming more central to allied civil operations, and to deterrence and defense, heightening the strategic importance of secure access to advanced energy systems and enabling technologies. 

At the same time, the supply and value chains that support relevant technologies remain exposed to significant geopolitical risks and suppliers from adversary states. This leaves allied partners vulnerable to supply shocks that could affect freedom of action and operational readiness. Lessons from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East also underscore the need for adaptability, supply-chain security, and effective civil-military-industrial coordination. 

These developments have spurred GMF Technology to host a two-part event series in collaboration with Swedish aerospace company ECAPS. The Washington, DC and Brussels-based events will convene experts from industry, government, and civil society to discuss the opportunities, risks, and policy choices shaping the future of secure, resilient, and allied-controlled technology and supply chains in support of transatlantic security and defense.

If you are interested in attending or participating as a panelist in the events, please email Dylan Welch at [email protected].