Bringing Business Expertise to Keep America Safe

We match the best talent in business together with senior national security leaders to apply best practices and cutting-edge ideas to solve some of the Nation's most complex and pressing national security challenges.

Biotechnology's Security Frontier: Navigating Innovation and Safeguards

Biotechnology's rapid evolution is critical for national security, with significant advancements necessitating public-private collaboration to mitigate risks. The dual-use nature, supply chain issues, and innovation security heighten the need for protection. BENS explored these challenges by interviewing industry leaders Patrice Bonfiglio, Dr. Ansbert Gadicke, and John Prufeta for deeper insights....

AUKUS Pillar 2 Defense Cooperation: Where are We and What Do We Hope to Achieve?

In this edition of BENS Member Insights, our experts Adam Leslie and Matt Ort delve into AUKUS Pillar 2, the often-overlooked aspect of the agreement that aims to foster collaboration on cutting-edge defense technologies. This timely piece coincides with the Department of State's upcoming interim final rule to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)...

Who We Are

Welcome to Business Executives for National Security (BENS), where business executives unite with senior national security leaders to tackle our nation's most pressing security challenges. As a nonprofit, we're committed to strengthening national security, offering our services at no cost to the government. For more than 40 years, BENS has been at the forefront of fostering collaboration between the private sector and senior national security leaders, embodying core values of nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.

Our members, representing various industries and sectors, contribute invaluable insights and capabilities to bolster national defense. Together, we work to develop comprehensive solutions to complex security threats, shaping effective strategies and approaches to protect our nation and its citizens. By working together, we safeguard the future of our country and ensure a safer, more secure United States for generations to come.

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In-depth series featuring business and national security experts providing an insider’s perspective on today’s most vexing challenges facing our nation’s security.

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Building the Base Episode 42: Jim Hake

In this episode of "Building the Base," hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts welcome Jim Hake, the founder of Spirit...

Former BENS President and CEO, General Joe Votel (Ret.) interviews BENS members for insights on national security trends and highlights public-private cooperation to solve security challenges.

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Episode 22: Stephanie Chung

In Episode 22 of “5 Questions with the CEO,” General Joe Votel talks with trendsetting aviation executive and BENS member,...

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Upcoming Events

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Luncheon on BENS Priorities with President & CEO General Ray (Austin) — Members Only

Please join a lunch and conversation with BENS President and CEO, General Timothy M. Ray, USAF (Ret.). as he provides an update...
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BENS Southeast Holiday Social

Please join BENS Southeast as we host our annual Holiday Social. This evening will provide a social back drop to...
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Luncheon on BENS Priorities with President & CEO General Ray (San Antonio) — Members Only

Please join a lunch and conversation with BENS President and CEO, General Timothy M. Ray, USAF (Ret.). as he provides an update...

Past Events

BENS Dining Out

Luncheon with Major Gen. Johnny Davis

Luncheon Discussion on the Power of Open Source Intelligence