Microelectronics (ME) are ubiquitous and essential to national and economic security.The Department of Defense (DoD) needs guaranteed access to measurably secure ME

that meet our current and future systems requirements. Of particular importance to DoD are the ME that provide the Warfighters’ edge, delivering effective and secure

communication systems, superior military weapon systems, and systems that comprise the United States (U.S.) strategic deterrent.

Recognizing the importance of increasing efficiency and minimizing vulnerabilities within the Department’s ME supply chain, the Deputy Secretary of Defense established

the Defense Microelectronics Cross-Functional Team (DMCFT) in January 2021. One of the DMCFT’s key responsibilities is to develop a DoD-wide ME strategy that includes an

implementation and transition plan for a sustainable U.S. ecosystem using the best commercial design, development, operation, sustainment, and modernization practices.

The Department is at a pivotal moment where it must take advantage of the national interest and funding in ME by developing a unifying vision and strategy to ensure

national security equities are met. This document is the DMCFT’s recommendation for a whole-of-DoD vision to inform DoD senior leaders and the broader community. As

the DMCFT gathers data on and analyzes the current state of ME to develop the corresponding implementation and transition plans, this vision document may be

refined or updated.

The DMCFT has completed a vision for ME consisting of seven interconnected objectives. A number of government and industry subject matter experts contributed to this strategy and we want to thank them for their contributions.