Securing America's Future Through Partnership

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.

 

 

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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.

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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.

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Strengthening U.S.-Vietnam Ties in a
China+1 Strategy

With its strong economic growth, strategic location, and deepening partnership with the U.S., Vietnam is well-positioned to address shared challenges and advance mutual interests. A new report, authored by a BENS delegation that recently returned from the nation, examines these opportunities through the lens of the China Plus One Strategy...

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....

NEWS & EVENT RECAPS

Upcoming Events

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Luncheon on Nuclear Deterrence and USAF Bomber Force Operations

Join a luncheon discussion on current operations for the U.S. Air Force bomber force and the importance of nuclear deterrence...
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Luncheon on U.S. Middle East Policy in 2025 (Dallas)

Please join a luncheon discussion on U.S. Middle East policy under the second Trump administration with Gregg Roman, Director and...
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Luncheon on the AUKUS Agreement (Atlanta)

Join a luncheon discussion on the AUKUS agreement, a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United...

Past Events

Luncheon on the Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology 

Luncheon on the Houthis of Yemen and the Threat They Pose (San Antonio)

Harnessing Technology and Innovation to Transform Industrial Networks