Steven Grundman
Former Pentagon industrial base official and current Atlantic Council affiliate and advisor, providing expertise on defense acquisition, industrial policy, and supply-chain strategy.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 31min
DEFAERO Strategy Series [Feb 10, 26] Steve Grundman on Acquisition Reform and Recent DoW Headlines
Steve Grundman, former Pentagon industrial base chief now with the Atlantic Council, offers sharp takeaways on acquisition reform and industrial policy. He discusses the underperforming contractors list and how pressure drives industry moves. Topics include missile production deals, government equity in suppliers, strategic minerals stockpiles, and shifts in export and transfer rules affecting allied supply chains.
Nov 11, 2025 • 59min
DEFAERO Strategy Series [Nov 11, 25] Deep Dive in to Sec Hegseth's Acquisition Reforms
Lt. Gen. Dave Bassett, USA Ret., a seasoned former Defense Contract Management Agency director; Dr. Jerry McGinn, a specialist in industrial mobilization at CSIS; and Steve Grundman, former Pentagon industrial base chief, discuss ambitious acquisition reforms by Secretary Hegseth. They explore accelerating military capabilities, incorporating commercial products, and enhancing second sourcing. The panel also debates the challenges of right to repair, workforce dynamics, and incentivizing industry investments while gauging the future of U.S. arms exports.
