Potomac Institutefor Policy Studies
STEPS Journal Article

Trusted Access to Microelectronics

Author
Ted Glum
Published
March 2024
Appears in
Issue 9 · March 2024

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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.

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