Amidst escalating geopolitical complexities, the imperative to bolster domestic production capabilities has reached unprecedented levels. With foreign powers like Russia and China outpacing the U.S. in the production, manufacturing, and research of next-generation materials, minimizing our reliance on overseas sources is paramount for national security.

This urgency is echoed by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) identification of critical chemicals used in defense systems. Committed to fostering research, development, and domestic production, the DOD has introduced funding initiatives aimed at catalyzing the manufacture of these vital chemicals through adaptable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable practices.

Solugen’s deep bench of expertise in sustainable chemical synthesis and its pioneering technology platform can be leveraged to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities for the defense sector while addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. As one of the few scaled-up and de-risked biomanufacturing assets in the country, Solugen has a proven track record of manufacturing chemicals with high yield, minimal waste, low capital expenditure and a significantly lower carbon footprint. To date, Solugen has scaled the production of high-performance and cost-competitive organic acids derived from biomass in key sectors like energy, agriculture, water treatment, concrete, and cleaning.

The highly adaptable and efficient Bioforge platform can support the domestic production of critical chemicals for the industrial defense sector like corrosion inhibitors, carbon fiber composites, precursors for next generation energetic, and more. By reducing reliance on imported critical materials, Solugen’s domestic production capabilities bolster national security interests and mitigate risks associated with geopolitical tensions, trade constraints, or disruptions in the global supply chain.

To tackle this challenge head-on, strong collaboration will be crucial. Solugen is actively engaging with both the public and private sector to drive these critical conversations forward.

We invite stakeholders to engage with us to explore opportunities for partnerships, research collaboration, and investment. Together, we can develop sustainable solutions that strengthen our defense supply chain, safeguard national security interests, and champion American innovation.

For more information about Solugen’s defense solutions, visit Solugen.com/Aerospace-Defense.