Analyzing America’s Defense Manufacturing Capabilities

Amid increased international conflict, the Washington Examiner (subscription) has published this analysis of the U.S. defense industry’s manufacturing capabilities.

A new report concludes the U.S. would exhaust its supply of key weapons in less than a week in a major conflict. (This four-minute video provides an overview of the report.) A “substantial decline” in competition in defense manufacturing and an over-dependence on manufacturing in hostile nations are key concerns. 2/20/2023