Roundtables

A series of roundtables aimed at advancing U.S.–Indo-Pacific defense industrial cooperation and allied readiness.

Building the Allied Industrial Base: U.S.–Indo-Pacific Roundtables

A Samuel Group D.C. series bringing together government, industry, and policy leaders to advance U.S.–Indo-Pacific defense industrial cooperation. Four roundtables will explore joint production, resilient supply chains, and technology partnerships to strengthen allied and partner readiness.

Japan:
Expanding Joint Production and Sustainment

Explore U.S.–Japan cooperation in aerospace, propulsion, and defense manufacturing, with a focus on joint production, maintenance capacity, and industrial partnerships that support operational readiness.

South Korea:
Connecting Industrial Capacity and Defense Innovation

Examine opportunities for joint manufacturing, technology development, and cooperation in air and missile defense, maritime systems, and advanced capabilities.    

Taiwan:
Strengthening Defense Industrial Resilience

Discuss defense technology partnerships, uncrewed systems, and supply chain security, with an emphasis on sustaining production and readiness under
pressure.

Regional Priorities:
Building a Connected Defense Industrial Base

Identify opportunities across the Indo-Pacific to diversify critical supply chains, expand regional sustainment, and coordinate industrial capacity—turning bilateral partnerships into broader cooperation.