“美国发现自己落后了”，美媒：美国面临无人机制造困境，难以与中国等国相匹敌

Core Insights - The U.S. military is struggling to keep pace with the manufacturing capabilities and output of countries like China in the drone sector, despite efforts to accelerate production [1][3] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has catalyzed rapid changes in drone warfare, revealing that the U.S., despite having one of the most advanced military-industrial complexes, is lagging behind in drone production [3][4] Group 1: Manufacturing Challenges - The U.S. military faces a significant challenge in rapidly mass-producing small, inexpensive drones, as it is more accustomed to manufacturing large, expensive weapons like fighter jets and tanks [3] - A critical issue is the inability to use Chinese-made components in U.S. weapons due to security concerns, leading to reliance on more expensive domestic alternatives [3] Group 2: Market Position and Production Goals - Chinese companies dominate the consumer drone market, producing tens of millions of small drones annually, which raises concerns for the U.S. [3] - The U.S. Department of Defense's "Replicator" initiative aims to produce 3,000 drones within two years, but this goal appears modest compared to China's production scale [3] Group 3: Policy and Implementation - The Pentagon announced a significant policy shift on July 10 to accelerate the deployment of small drones across the military, aiming to equip thousands of drones to troops [4] - Despite these initiatives, the U.S. military's implementation of drone policies and the impact of these changes remain uncertain, with a noticeable gap between U.S. drone application and global trends [4]