In this insightful episode of The Modern Federalist, host Charlton Allen brings to the fore critical discussions on U.S. national security and defense industry capacity.

In the first segment, Charlton engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Director Robert Greenway, the head of the Allison Center for National Security at The Heritage Foundation. They delve into the recently published 2024 Index of U.S. Military Strength. For a concise overview of the key findings of the Index, check out the Executive Summary.

The second segment sees Charlton reflecting on a recent article by Eric Gomez of The Cato Institute. He ties the issue of America’s defense industry capacity to some of the concerns raised in the Heritage Index, offering a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future trajectory of U.S. defense capabilities.

Stay tuned for more episodes of The Modern Federalist for in-depth discussions on pertinent issues shaping our world today.