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Defense Leaders Speak at Forum

  • Defense.gov
  • Dec. 3, 2022 | 54:04

Alan F. Estevez, undersecretary of commerce for industry and security; William A. LaPlante, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment; and Navy Adm. Michael J. Gilday, chief of naval operations, discuss moving toward a robust and resilient industrial base at the Reagan Nation Defense Forum.