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
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....