“At this critical moment, the Joint Force is contending with an acquisition process and defense industrial base that are not optimized for protracted conflict. The U.S. does not have the throughput, responsiveness, or agility needed to deter our adversaries.” — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, U.S. Air Force General Caine’s assessment is a warning order for the U.S. Navy. Supply chain resilience underpins every aspect of naval power.