US defense industry falling behind China’s military? New index tracks the gap.
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A new quarterly index now measures whether the US defense industry can keep pace with China’s military buildup. The index offers a regular, data-based way to compare the two sides, moving the debate beyond one-time reports and anecdotal claims.