Name
The Defense Case for Critical Mineral Security
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Eric Shields, Senior Battery Advisor - Policy, Analysis, & Transition OASD, Industrial Base Policy, OUSD for Acquisition & Sustainment, U.S. Department of Defense
Eric Shields
Description
  • This session offers a defense community perspective on how critical minerals directly enable advanced military systems, and the operational risks posed by supply disruptions—highlighting the need for coordinated procurement, stockpiling, and industrial base planning.