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The United States is directly linked to the US defense industrial base as it is the nation responsible for managing, funding, and reshaping this infrastructure to meet warfighting requirements [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the sustainability of this industrial base is a critical factor in the United States' strategic capacity to engage in protracted warfare [4].
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Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 4 facts
perspectiveChina perceives a relative advantage in preparations for a protracted war, assessing that such a conflict would erode United States technological advantages because the United States defense industrial base cannot sustain a protracted war.
claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has revealed challenges for U.S. and allied defense industrial bases (DIBs) due to shifting requirements for warfighting, such as the need for larger numbers of uncrewed aircraft.
claimSince February 2022, the United States and its allies have made modest changes to their defense industrial bases, including reshaping budgeting and procurement to prioritize the production of small uncrewed aircraft systems.
claimSustained funding for defense industrial bases faces budgetary and political obstacles and could create coordination challenges for the United States and its European allies.