Jeffrey Frankston

Jeffrey Frankston serves as the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Resilience, where he leads efforts to strengthen the capacity, security, and adaptability of the United States defense industrial base. In this role within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (Industrial Base Policy), he is responsible for advancing policies and initiatives that ensure the military’s access to critical materials, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities during both peacetime and conflict. Frankston’s portfolio focuses on addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, promoting domestic production capabilities, and fostering partnerships across government, industry, and allied nations. He plays a key role in shaping strategies to mitigate risks associated with global dependencies, emerging technologies, and geopolitical uncertainty. His work supports the resilience of key sectors including advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, energy systems, and defense-critical raw