The U.S. must bring some manufacturing back home to mitigate risks associated with reliance on China, especially in critical areas like drone technology.

The U.S. military's reliance on exquisite systems has created a disparity in drone production capabilities compared to adversaries like China, which can produce drones at a much larger scale.

The industrial capacity of China is fearsome, especially in deploying highly autonomous AI-driven drones at scale, which presents a significant challenge for the U.S.

The Biden Administration has shown a lack of interest in fostering a U.S. drone industry, which is concerning given the advancements in drone technology by other countries, particularly China.

China has demonstrated that it can produce competitive AI technologies despite export controls, highlighting the need for the U.S. to invest in its own research capabilities.

There are opportunities in manufacturing that can be brought back to the U.S. with advancements in AI, but it requires addressing existing anti-industrial policies.

95% of agricultural drones in the U.S. are Chinese, indicating a significant dependency on Chinese technology in various sectors.

The FAA's regulations have severely restricted the drone industry in the U.S., allowing China to dominate the market, which raises security concerns as most drones used by the U.S. military and police are made in China.

The U.S. must focus on combining mass production capabilities with advanced software and autonomy to compete effectively in future conflicts.