Manufacturing Strength is National Security, a Conversation with Brett Conner
From Advanced Manufacturing Now by SME Media
April 16, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Dr. Brett Conner discusses the implications of national security strategies for US manufacturers.
We sit down with SME's chief Manufacturing Officer, Dr. Brett Conner, to discuss the National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy, and what they mean for manufacturers in the United States.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Brett Conner
Topics covered
- national security
- manufacturing
- defense strategy
- US manufacturing
- economic impact
Keywords
- manufacturing
- national security
- defense
- strategy
- US economy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SME, National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy
Places: United States
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