America faces a more complex, more volatile, more dangerous threat environment than anything we have seen since the Cold War. State and nonstate actors are developing tech-enabled weaponry and assaulting the global commons from the seas to space to cyberspace. Sagamore is helping bolster the Midwest’s defense innovators with new technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities to protect our nation and democratic ideals.
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Sagamore Midwest defense summit | August 6-7 2025
In August, the Sagamore Midwest Defense Summit will convene policymakers, senior national security leaders, researchers, industry executives, and technology innovators in Detroit to address the urgent need for a stronger maritime posture and a more resilient defense manufacturing sector.
Midwest DEfense forum
Led by former US Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Midwest Defense Forum will pursue a tripartite agenda: to heighten the use of technology to help America gain competitive advantage on the battlefield; to strengthen the upper Midwest economy by growing the defense tech sector; and by educating citizens on the principles of Western Civilization and the free societies that it fosters.
National Security Insights
At the heart of the Sagamore Institute’s Defense portfolio lies a commitment to rigorous research and strategic analysis that informs U.S. defense policy and innovation. Drawing on a network of scholars and practitioners, the program conducts in-depth studies on emerging threats, defense modernization, and the evolving role of American leadership in global security. Through cutting-edge analysis and collaborative research initiatives, Sagamore provides actionable insights that shape defense strategies and support decision-makers in navigating complex security challenges.