<ul><li>A recent simulation conducted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) highlights the urgent need to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.</li><li>The simulation reveals critical vulnerabilities in the ability to support military operations, including munitions shortages, aircraft and ship losses, and reliance on foreign components.</li><li>The U.S. defense industrial base is unprepared for prolonged conflict due to production timelines, supply chain fragility, and workforce shortages.</li><li>To address these deficiencies, the report recommends expanding manufacturing capacity, reducing reliance on foreign components, accelerating acquisitions and contracting, and investing in workforce development.</li></ul>

CSIS Simulation Highlights Urgent Need to Strengthen U.S. Defense Industrial Base

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