US Defense Industrial Policy and Structural Misalignments (warontherocks.com)

• Systemic preference for private vendors over organic assets
• Misaligned incentives reducing industrial output
• Need for structural procurement reform

"US defense policy currently suffers from incentive structures that prioritize private contractors over the organic industrial base, leading to systemic inefficiencies. Much like the 'Hand of God' goal highlighted a need for better monitoring, current defense procurement fails to optimize existing state-run manufacturing capabilities. This misallocation of resources threatens military readiness and long-term sustainability. The article argues for a fundamental realignment of fiscal and operational incentives to ensure the national industrial base is utilized effectively, mirroring the shift toward precision and accountability seen in modern sports officiating."