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Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by ensuring the military has the resources and skilled personnel it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom. 

 

Index of U.S. Military Strength

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Cold War Lessons for Estimating the Chinese Defense Budget

Jan 12, 2024 22 min read

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Wilson Beaver

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Prioritizing Procurement over Research and Development

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Restoring Peace Through Strength: The 2026 Index of U.S. Military Strength
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With New Round of Base Closures, U.S. Could Save $2 Billion a Year on Defense Frederico Bartels

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Why the Effort to Ban "Killer Robots" in Warfare Is Misguided Thomas Callender

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America Needs a Stronger State Department James M. Roberts

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Extra Money for Defense Could End Years of Underfunding Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

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A Plan for Keeping the U.S. Air Force's Best Pilots in Service John Venable

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James Jay Carafano
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Brent Sadler
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Max Primorac
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Wilson Beaver
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Robert Greenway
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The Honorable Steve Yates
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