Mackenzie Eaglen

Mackenzie Eaglen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she works on defense strategy, defense budgets, and military readiness. She is also a regular guest lecturer at universities, a member of the board of advisers of the Alexander Hamilton Society, and a member of the steering committee of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security. Ms. Eaglen is also one of the 12-member US Army War College Board of Visitors, which offers advice about academic program objectives and effectiveness, and serves on the US Army Science Board, an advisory body that provides guidance on scientific and other matters to the Army’s senior leadership. In 2023, she became a member of the Commission on the Future of the Navy, established by Congress to study the strategy, budget, and policy concerning the future strength of the US Navy fleet.

Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) perform expeditionary strike force (ESF) operations, Feb. 15, 2023 in the South China Sea. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) and amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting joint ESF operations, representing unique high-end war fighting capabilities, maritime superiority, and power projection, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kendra Helmbrecht).

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The U.S. Navy’s Underfunded Mine Warfare Arsenal Is a Problem

The U.S. military’s preeminence in naval warfare has historically relied on staying one step ahead of its adversaries, a strategy that proved successful in...

Mackenzie EaglenSeptember 16, 2024

An F-15E Strike Eagle stands static on the flightline before morning takeoffs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts daily flying operations in order to ensure the Liberty Wing can deliver unique air combat capabilities when called upon by its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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America’s One-War Military Is No Match for Reality

Four consecutive bipartisan defense strategy commissions have looked “under the hood” of America’s armed forces and all issued dire warnings. The Department of Defense...

Mackenzie EaglenAugust 7, 2024

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The Pentagon’s Weapons Budget Needs a Jumpstart

At a recent meeting with senior Pentagon acquisition and industry officials, the conversation started with an overview followed by one set of instructions. Whatever...

Mackenzie EaglenJuly 1, 2024

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Mackenzie Eaglen

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Navy’s Underfunded Mine Warfare Arsenal Is a Problem

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

America’s One-War Military Is No Match for Reality

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Pentagon’s Weapons Budget Needs a Jumpstart

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