In Episode 4 of The Supplier Side: Legal Insights for the Automotive Supply Chain, Warner attorneys Ashley Racette and Dan Bonucchi discuss the growing opportunity for automotive suppliers to enter the aerospace and defense market. As defense organizations seek greater U.S.-based capacity, new technologies and resilient supply chains, automotive suppliers’ experience with precision manufacturing, rigorous quality standards and complex operations can be a natural fit.
Ashley and Dan examine the preparation suppliers should undertake before pursuing this opportunity. They discuss aerospace and defense quality standards, export controls such as ITAR and EAR, cybersecurity, foreign ownership and cross-border operations, intellectual property rights in government contracts and flow-down provisions throughout the supply base. The episode offers a practical roadmap for suppliers evaluating whether aerospace and defense can support their diversification strategy.
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