Private Capital: Refilling America's Empty Defense Shelves with Investment

Private capital could transform U.S. military readiness by financing inventory of defense equipment—from artillery to missiles—through a new Surge Inventory Purchase Vehicle (SIPV) model. Unlike traditional government procurement, this approach leverages America’s capital markets to stockpile standardized military equipment, ensuring rapid deployment when allies face threats. The proposal enables allied co-investment while maintaining Pentagon control and supporting domestic manufacturing jobs.