Innovative industry as a multiplier of military strength

A nation’s defense potential is not limited to the size of its army. Its foundation lies in a modern industrial and technological base capable of rapidly developing innovative solutions and producing them for the armed forces. Contemporary conflicts show that an advanced industrial and high-tech sector is becoming one of the most important factors in building a nation’s strategic advantage. How can we develop national industrial potential and effectively harness it for the sake of security? Where are the greatest gaps and barriers to development? This discussion focuses on the factors that, in times of growing geopolitical tensions, determine a nation’s ability to strengthen its security and defense in the long term.