> Somewhere between 2019 and 2022, military thinkers began to understand that we are in trouble. The realization that China has a military that could potentially defeat the U.S. prompted significant concern. China’s ability to build things is a big reason why. “In purchasing power parity, [China] spends about one dollar to our 20 dollars to get to the same capability,” said Maj. Gen. Cameron Holt from the US Air Force acquisition, technology, and logistics office.
We spend $20 to match China spending $1?
We only spend a bit more than twice China on defense. If our spending is 20x less efficient than China's, then they're outstripping us in substantial capacity built by 10x.
We spend $20 to match China spending $1?
We only spend a bit more than twice China on defense. If our spending is 20x less efficient than China's, then they're outstripping us in substantial capacity built by 10x.
Do we need to talk about this? Like, urgently?