Manufacturing scale and resilience is a key competitive field that’s getting a lot of attention going into 2025. To stay ahead of national adversaries, U.S. manufacturing innovation in 2025 should prioritize cost reduction, diversification for dual-use applications, and building resilience to international conflict, tariffs, and regulatory changes.  Supply chain diversification and predictability are crucial components in this evolving landscape. 

Looking ahead to 2025, bolstering the defense industrial base resilience will be paramount. This involves a shift towards affordability innovations, leveraging off-the-shelf solutions, and engaging nontraditional manufacturing participants to avoid the pitfalls of captured manufacturing scale.

By embracing these principles, companies can strengthen national security and manufacturing capabilities of the United States and establish a robust and adaptable manufacturing ecosystem for the future.