• Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg requested defense industry board members for briefing.
• The request is unprecedented, but in line with Feinberg's industrial maneuvering.
• The goal is to educate board members on the gravity of threats facing the US.
• Some board members have met with officials through the Business Operators for National Defense.

This move may indicate the Pentagon's growing emphasis on collaboration with defense industry leaders, suggesting a shift towards a more responsive and mission-aligned defense industrial base. The request could also signal Feinberg's focus on streamlining bureaucracy and speeding up procurement, which may benefit companies willing to adapt and invest in new capabilities.