U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Space Force
Appendix
Modernization tables used throughout the 2022 Index.
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Appendix
Key Topics
About the Index
Resources
The only non-governmental and only annual assessment of U.S. Military Strength
Contributors and Acknowledgments
The contributions of a great many people make this type of publication possible.
Executive Summary of the 2022 Index of U.S. Military Strength
As currently postured, the U.S. military continues to be only marginally able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests.
Introduction
Informed deliberations on the status of America’s military power are desperately needed.
Preface
At The Heritage Foundation, we have long recognized that one of the very few obligations the U.S. Constitution places on the federal government is to provide for the common defense.
