Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Emil Michael after he was confirmed as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
“The American military is the best in the world because we have an unmatched technological edge. This overmatch isn’t guaranteed, and our adversaries are working overtime and investing heavily to catch up,” Fanning said. “Ensuring continuous advancement of technology and innovation must be a priority for the Department of Defense — and the defense industrial base — during this era of strategic competition.
“The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering plays a critical role in this, as well as for other priorities the Aerospace Industries Association shares with the Department: supply chain security, the protection of intellectual property, and overall defense industrial base health. Emil Michael is well-positioned to lead these efforts and ensure that America’s arsenal remains light-years ahead of our adversaries — in speed of production, in capability, and in lethality. AIA and our members stand ready to work closely with Mr. Michael and the Department at every opportunity.”
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