China’s Defense Industrial Base Seen Edging Ahead Of U.S.

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The Central of Strategic and International Studies urges the U.S. to strengthen the competitiveness of its defense industrial base amid a fraught geopolitical environment and China’s massive military buildup.

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While the U.S. remains the world’s paramount military power, its defense industrial base has significant shortcomings compared to China’s that could undermine deterrence and warfighting capabilities if not addressed expeditiously, the Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said in a...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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