美国终于明白了一件残酷的事：工业一旦空心化，军费再多也是摆设

Core Viewpoint - The decline of the U.S. manufacturing sector is significantly impacting its military-industrial complex, resulting in a lag in equipment production compared to China, with the inability to meet military needs becoming a nearly irreversible trend [1][3][5] Group 1: Manufacturing and Military Capability - The U.S. military's inability to produce desired equipment is not merely a technical issue but a consequence of the long-term decline of the national industrial system [3][5] - The U.S. has historically had ample military funding, but the funds are now circulating in a hollow system, leading to extended development cycles, project delays, and inflated costs, while equipment performance diminishes [5][9] - The decline in manufacturing capabilities has resulted in slow shipbuilding, rising aircraft costs, and lengthy ammunition production cycles, reflecting a broader deterioration of the U.S. industrial base [5][7] Group 2: Industrial Structure and Globalization - The U.S. military-industrial complex suffers from a lack of a complete and expandable manufacturing system, primarily due to long-term outsourcing and an uncontrollable global supply chain [7][9] - The disappearance of small and medium-sized component manufacturers and the generational gap in skilled labor have weakened the U.S. manufacturing foundation necessary for modern warfare [7][9] Group 3: Comparison with China - China's military advantage lies in its integrated industrial chain, allowing for domestic production of materials, equipment, and processes, enabling rapid scaling of military production when needed [13][14] - The essence of the U.S.-China gap is rooted in the different stages of industrial civilization, with the U.S. facing high costs in manufacturing repatriation and an irreversible generational gap in skilled labor [16][21] Group 4: Future Warfare Dynamics - Future conflicts will not be determined by technological superiority but by the ability to sustain production, quickly repair equipment, and replicate at low costs [18][19] - The U.S. faces a critical question of whether it can return to a manufacturing-based approach to winning wars, with the answer becoming increasingly clear as time progresses [21]