Accession Number:

AD1159607

Title:

Assessing Systemic Strengths and Vulnerabilities of China's Defense Industrial Base

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Research Note]

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Weinbaum, Cortney
• OConnell, Caolionn
• Popper, Steven W.
• Bond, M. S.
• Byrne, Hannah
• Curriden, Christian
• Fauerbach, Gregory W.
• Lilly, Sale
• Mondschein, Jared
• Schmid, Jon

Report Date:

2022-02-14

Pagination or Media Count:

12

Abstract:

Researchers at the RAND Corporation created a repeatable methodology for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of any countrys defense industrial base DIB across six topics Economics Manufacturing Governance and Regulations Workforce, Labor, and Skills Raw Materials Research, Development and Innovation. They then applied this methodology to assess the DIB of the Peoples Republic of China PRC. The study was required by Section 1260C of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]