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How to Build and Enhance America’s Defense Franchises

By John G. Ferrari | Charles Rahr

June 16, 2023

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To strengthen America's war-fighting capabilities in a cost-effective manner, AEI's John G. Ferrari and Charles Rahr argue that Congress and the Pentagon should build and enhance America's rotary, ground vehicle, and fighter aircraft franchises by implementing the following policy recommendations.

How to Build and Enhance America’s Defense Franchises 

by John G. Ferrari | Charles Rahr

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kyle Miller, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC 85) aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif., conducts flight control maintenance on one of the squadron’s HH60-H aircraft. HSC-85 provides dedicated rotary wing support to U.S. Special Operations Command worldwide.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Kyle Miller, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 (HSC 85) aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, Calif., conducts flight control maintenance on one of the squadron’s HH60-H aircraft. HSC-85 provides dedicated rotary wing support to U.S. Special Operations Command worldwide. Department of Defense | Flickr

To strengthen America’s war-fighting capabilities in a cost-effective manner, AEI’s John G. Ferrari and Charles Rahr argue that Congress and the Pentagon should build and enhance America’s rotary, ground vehicle, and fighter aircraft franchises by implementing the following policy recommendations.

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