The Pentagon is preparing for war in the Pacific region and plans to strengthen military construction with thousands of drones, but it turns out that manufacturers are severely dependent on components from China. ——Forbes magazine
Currently, China controls about 90% of the global commercial drone market and produces most of the components, which leaves most American drone companies completely reliant on Chinese supply, including the manufacturer of the "Reaper" MQ-9 reconnaissance and attack drones.
Trent Emmerich, who leads a team at the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Office, said, "China could shut down the global drone industry within a year. This is not only a national security issue for the United States, but also a national security issue for the entire West."
Donald Trump's tariff policies encouraged American companies to build their own supply chains domestically. But this requires years of research and development and substantial investment.
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