The U.S. Military Faces a Critical Missile Gap Against China

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The U.S. Military Faces a Critical Missile Gap Against China

Article Summary and Key Points: As Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth takes charge, closing the U.S. “missile gap” with China must be a top priority. The U.S. lacks sufficient munitions for a prolonged conflict, and slow production threatens readiness. Solutions include appointing a “Munitions Tsar” to streamline production, encouraging allies to share the burden, leveraging […] The post The U.S. Military Faces a Critical Missile Gap Against Chin…