Technology Supply-Chain Security for Space and Defense

Context

The transatlantic security environment is increasingly shaped by sustained geopolitical competition, which accelerates defense technology innovation cycles, and renewed emphasis on industrial resilience. At the same time, cross-domain military operations are becoming more central to civil resilience, and to deterrence and defense. All this heightens the strategic importance of secure access to enabling technologies, such as the air-independent energy systems that enable advanced capabilities in space, at high altitudes, and under water. The supply and value chains that support relevant technologies, however, remain exposed to significant geopolitical risks and suppliers from adversarial states.

GMF-ECAPS Collaboration

To address these developments, GMF Technology has partnered with Swedish aerospace company ECAPS to host two transatlantic convenings on securing allied supply chains for space and defense. Dylan Welch, GMF's China technology analyst, will moderate the conversations, which will feature ECAPS CEO Odysseas Christofi.

Next Steps

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. The discussions will highlight current challenges to transatlantic freedom of action, operational readiness, and adaptability based on potential supply shock risks, such as those arising from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the increasing need for civil-military-industrial coordination.

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

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