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Comprised of accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs from across industries, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) elevates the national security dialogue and applies diverse insight, innovation, and private sector best practices to strengthen our Nation's defense and security, ensuring a safer and more resilient United States for generations to come.
BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.
BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.
BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.
Our Focus & Insights
Bridging Continents, Fortifying Alliances: A Private Sector View of NATO, EU, and U.S. Engagement
In this report, a BENS delegation share key observations and recommendations on transatlantic security stemming from a series of engagements with NATO, EU, and Greek officials in Europe. Explore their roadmap for U.S. policymakers on how U.S. private sector expertise can align with European efforts to strengthen institutional and infrastructure resilience...
The Cybersecurity Workforce Gap:
Confronting National Security Risks in the AI Era
With the growing usage of artificial intelligence to distribute ransomware-laced emails, a cybersecurity workforce that can detect and respond to threats is paramount. Yet, private sector estimates highlight a massive deficit in filled U.S. cybersecurity roles. China's intensive investment in developing a competitive cyber headcount places it as the pacing threat. BENS members Nicholas Andersen, Gregg Azcuy, and Elizabeth Wharton share their expert perspectives on how public-private partnerships can bolster U.S. virtual security...
NEWS & EVENT RECAPS
Re-Imagining America’s Defense Industrial Base
By BENS Board Chairman Mark Gerencser and Initiatives Associate Ethan Ingram, published in The National Interest. All rights reserved. “To meet the realities of modern warfare, America needs to engage…
On Critical Minerals: How to Get America Mining Again
By BENS Board Directors David C. McDonald and Anthony Weiss, published in The National Interest. All rights reserved. “America’s loss of dominance in mining to China was not inevitable—nor is…
Innovation in Defense is Interesting, but Agility is Everything
By BENS President and CEO retired General Timothy Ray and BENS Board Director Jim Smith
via RealClearDefense
Japan and the U.S. Can Unlock the Space Economy
By BENS Member Stan Crow, founder of Stan Crow Enterprises and former chief executive of Northrop Grumman Japan, along with Sosuke Nagayama, COO of Deloitte Tohmatsu Space & Security LLC.…
How to Win the Global South’s Energy Race
This article was written by BENS President and CEO retired General Timothy Ray and BENS Vice Chair Ramon Marks, published in The National Interest. All rights reserved. The United States…
BENS Welcomes Anthony Weiss to Board of Directors
Business Executives for National Security (BENS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Weiss to its Board of Directors. Anthony brings an extensive background in critical minerals, a cornerstone…
On-the-Ground in Colorado – BENS Members Explore Military Space Operations, Cybersecurity, and Strengthening Defense-Industry Collaboration
Business Executives for National Security (BENS) members recently visited U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM), North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), and Space Operations Command (SpOC) to gain…
Vietnam Will Expand US Security Ties Incrementally
This article was written by Dr. Joydeep Sen for Oxford Analytica. BENS has been generously granted permission to share with our members. All rights reserved. Hanoi increasingly sees Washington as…
