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Can the USA even build a new ICBM without using made-in-china electronics? And then there is not just the missile itself, but all the ground support equipment.
by opwieurposiu 6y ago
Can the USA even build a new ICBM without using made-in-china electronics? And then there is not just the missile itself, but all the ground support equipment.
- credit_guy 6y agoMost likely yes. The US military is well aware of its supply chain, and realizes that in times of war you don't want to have part of it in enemy's hands. Here's a visualization of F35's supply chain [1]. You can only NATO and other close allies like Israel, Japan, South Korea and Australia. [1] https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/f-35/f-35-global-partnership.html https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/f-35/f-35-glob...
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 6y agoOf course.