Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
U.S. Department of Defense official
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The assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy (ASD (IBP)) is a position in the United States Department of Defense responsible for the overall supervision of industrial base policy. The officeholder is the principal advisor to the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy | |
|---|---|
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| United States Department of Defense | |
| Abbreviation | ASD (IBP) |
| Reports to | Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | Appointed |
| Formation | December 8, 2021 |
| First holder | Laura D. Taylor-Kale (first senate-confirmed position holder) |
| Salary | Executive Schedule |
| Website | Official website |
The position was formally established by congress in 2021 with the goal of building a more resilient defense industrial base.[2]
List of assistant secretaries of defense for industrial base policy
| No. | Assistant Secretary | Term | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Term length | ||
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy | ||||||
| - | Deborah Rosenblum (born 1962) Acting | December 8, 2021 | April 11, 2023 | 1 year, 124 days | [3] | |
| 1 | Laura D. Taylor-Kale (born 1977) | April 11, 2023 | January 20, 2025 | 1 year, 284 days | [4] | |
| - | Vic S. Ramdass Acting | January 20, 2025 | September 23, 2025 | 246 days | [5] | |
| 2 | Michael Cadenazzi (born 1973) | September 23, 2025 | Incumbent | 284 days | [6] | |
