A healthy defense industrial base is a critical element of the national security. The ability of the nation to surge in response to an emergency depends on the ability to produce needed parts and systems and secure supply chains. The Industrial Base Foundation supports the creation of a skilled U.S. workforce with the Industrial Base Consortium, bringing together industry and government stakeholders through a structured engagement forum.
The Industrial Base Consortium was launched to meet the needs addressed in the National Defense Strategy, establishing an unmatched twenty-first century National Security Innovation Base that effectively supports defense operations and sustains security and solvency. The Industrial Base Consortium will create a flexible mechanism for a public-private collaboration across a range of specific industrial base sectors and requirements in order to strengthen the US industrial base and improve US competitiveness.
Industrial Base Consortium
Industrial Base Foundation Research & Development Campus
Established in 2020 for the purpose of supporting government focused research and development, the R&D campus focuses on providing tools, technologies, and knowledge, constantly working to bridge industry and end-user communities around the nation. Applying scientific, engineering, analytic, and innovative approaches, the IBF’s R&D focus areas cover core mission areas and use our network of industry, national laboratory and other partners seek solutions for capability gaps and define topics for future research.
The R&D campus is a secure facility, and access is limited to members.
Industrial Advisory Board
Industrial Advisory Board members provide leadership and direction to the foundation.
