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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.

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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

Jan 10, 2024 17 min read

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