The United States has always been a global leader in military prowess and domestic security. However, experts warn that America’s defense modernization is falling dangerously behind rival nations such as China.
At the same time, emerging technologies—artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing—have put a spotlight on potential data security weaknesses within the defense community.
These concerns were collectively reflected in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute’s 2024 National Security Innovation Base report card, which gave the United States a “D” in defense modernization.
“Maintaining America’s edge over our pacing competitor, the People’s Republic of China, depends on our ability to integrate new technologies into our national security ecosystem,” said Roger Zakheim, the director of the institute.
The Reagan Institute analysis, released in March 2024, stated the Department of Defense (DoD) needs to “prioritize the development and maturation of novel manufacturing processes that enable the flexible and affordable production of munitions and other military capabilities to meet global demand.” […]
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