The Pentagon is buying help to monitor the industrial base and foreign investment risks

The US Department of Defense is hiring outside help to develop its strategic plans and monitor the industrial base. This means the Pentagon wants more detailed, enterprise-level tracking of who makes what, and who owns it, especially regarding foreign investment.

The US government has been increasingly concerned about the security of its supply chains and the potential for foreign adversaries to gain control over critical industries. This contract suggests the Pentagon is formalizing and scaling up its efforts to understand and protect the industrial base. It aims to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the US military has access to the materials and technologies it needs.