There is no single national policy for semiconductors. However, a variety of legislative and executive branch efforts have shaped how the US government and the Department of Defense (DoD) approach semiconductors.
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Semiconductors & Microelectronics
The US semiconductor supply chain relies heavily on non-US markets and suppliers for a host of activities related to manufacturing. While Europe accounts for only 10 percent of the global semiconductor supply chain, the US and European semiconductor industries and supply chains are tightly intertwined.
Jason Blessing
Semiconductors & Microelectronics
Semiconductors & Microelectronics
With all the current emphasis on the supply chain issues for microelectronics, as well as the CHIPS Act’s attempt to re-shore production, it is worth considering the unique needs of the US Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD needs access to both commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) microelectronics and trustworthy devices for its weapon systems and operations.
Ted Glum
