Флот / 2020 Index of US Military Strength

Название: 2020 Index of US Military Strength
Автор(ы): Dakota L. Wood
Издательство: The Heritage Foundation 2019
Страниц: 534
Язык: English
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 12 MB

The 2020 Index of U.S. Military Strength has both good and bad news for America’s national defense. This year saw the first ‘very strong’ score awarded to the Army for its readiness levels, with 78% of its brigades assessed as ready. The Navy has made some improvements in readiness as well, but its current fleet of 290 ships is well below the recommended 400. Similarly, the Air Force’s readiness has improved, but a lack of pilots and flying time has hindered its ability to project the kind of air power necessary for great power competition. And lastly, the Marine Corps has risen from ‘weak’ to ‘marginal’ in this year’s edition.