One of the most consequential shifts in U.S. defense posture is not taking place inside the Pentagon. It is happening quietly at the state level—through decisions about land use, grid reliability, airspace control, transportation corridors, and climate resilience. Over time, these factors are shaping 40–50-year site-selection decisions for Department of Defense commands, defense contractors, and the capital that supports them.
The New Interstate Competition: Land, Airspace, and the Future of the Defense Industrial Base
Fixed arsenals, moving targets
