Industry Studies Group Papers

The Industry Studies Group Paper provides a current analysis of the domestic and international industry capability to support the 2022 NSS and NDS, and government-private sector interactions that impact the national innovation and defense industrial base. Students demonstrate the ability to evaluate international industry that supports the national innovation and defense industrial bases; derive fact-based, analytical, and resource-informed policy recommendations; and communicate them in a compelling fashion. Students develop actionable and resource-informed policy recommendations to strengthen the national innovation and defense industrial bases.

The Antonelli Award

Major General Theodore Antonelli Award for Research & Writing Excellence, was established in 1993 by the ICAF/Eisenhower School Alumni Association. Major General Antonelli served in North Africa and Italy during World War II as well as later in Vietnam. He later became the highly regarded 13th commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, from 1975 to 1978. This award recognizes the Industry Study Group Report that best reflects the standards of analytical excellence expected of the Industry Study Program and all Eisenhower School graduates. Apply the filter "Antonelli Award" to see each year's winning papers at the bottom of this page.

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Space | May 30, 2023

Transforming the Defense Space Architecture with the Tools of the U.S. F...

2023 Antonelli Award Winner -- The asymmetric advantage the United States has long enjoyed in space diminishes as adversaries threaten the space system architecture underlying that advantage. The U.S. space system architecture depends on large,
Advanced Manufacturing | May 30, 2022

Better, Faster, Stronger: Building National Competitiveness Through Adva...

2022 Antonelli Award Winner -- For decades, globalization has facilitated positive economic ties and development. It also made the US economy vulnerable to disruptions, material shortages, and international competition. As the Biden Administration

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Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Autonomous Systems and Robotics (Formerly Robotics) May 31, 2024

Code Of Arms: Autonomous Systems and Robotics and the US Defense Industrial Base

Since the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, the United States has remained the dominant global power, supported by its strong Defense Industrial Base (DIB). However, technological advancements, globalization, and changing geopolitical dynamics have challenged this position, especially in the context of modern warfare. The rise of autonomous systems and robotics (AS&R) is transforming warfare, as seen in recent conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, offering improved decision-making and reduced human risk. However, the U.S. faces growing competition from adversaries accelerating their AS&R development. The U.S. acquisition system, marked by long development times and a focus on high-cost, sophisticated systems, is hindering its ability to quickly adapt to the evolving AS&R landscape. This challenge is compounded by a weakened industrial base, which struggles to meet the fast-paced demands for modern military technology. Based on a comprehensive five-month study, the paper recommends a policy overhaul to boost AS&R development within the DIB. Key proposals include creating a global regulatory framework to encourage innovation and interoperability, modernizing the Defense Production Act to enhance AS&R capabilities, and strengthening strategic alliances and trade policies to maintain U.S. leadership.