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Four years of war have significantly reshaped Russia's defense industrial base, creating an asymmetric threat to NATO. Russia can now rapidly scale production of battlefield-proven weapons, combining Soviet-style resource allocation with selective market mechanisms.
The US defense industrial base is struggling to keep up with the rapid use of interceptor and precision-guided weapons, raising concerns about replenishing munitions. This shortage is particularly worrying in the context of the war with Iran and transfers to Central Command. The Trump administration is aware of the issue and its potential implications.
Russia's defense industrial base has undergone significant changes, posing an asymmetric threat to NATO. Despite challenges, Russia is expected to maintain high production levels in certain weapon categories.
Experts assess the US defense industrial base's readiness for a wartime footing, evaluating progress in areas like defense spending and munitions production. The analysis identifies remaining gaps in key categories, including new entrants and foreign military sales.