Spring 2005 Industry Study. Strategic Materials

Abstract

Strategic materials are those materials and related technologies whose critical function or availability is essential for US economic competitiveness and security. Emerging materials and innovative technologies are key enablers to military transformation and economic growth. In order to retain its competitive advantage, the US must initiate a comprehensive National Materials Strategy to focus and revitalize the climate for innovation, to develop strategic partnerships for rapid commercialization, and to ensure the accessibility, availability, and affordability of critical materials. In summary, the US should again view materials as strategic given their role as a critical enabler for economic prosperity and security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA449542

Entities

People

  • David Higgins
  • Hal Murdock
  • Kenneth Echernacht Jr.
  • Matthew J. Martin
  • Michael Boland
  • Michael Madden
  • Robert Bromell
  • Robert Carpenter
  • Thomas Clark
  • Thomas Donnelly

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Materials
  • Aircrafts
  • Chemistry
  • Commerce
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineers
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Military Research
  • National Security

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Economics