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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First Army Command Staff Conference

First Army Commander Lieutenant General Mark Landes invites BENS members to join him and his senior staff in Chicago from...
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Luncheon on Air Force Innovation and the Great Power Competition

Join a luncheon conversation with the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. James Slife. We will discuss...
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Luncheon Discussion on the Power of Open Source Intelligence (Dallas)

Join a luncheon discussion on open-source intelligence with former CIA Officer Kristin Wood. We will discuss how the power of open...

Past Events

BENS Roundtable | Rebuilding Ukraine for Global Prosperity and Security

Roundtable on Shaping the Future of AI Governance and Readiness — Members Only

Financing Solutions to the Developing World’s Critical Challenges: Lunch Discussion with Scott Nathan, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation