Threats around the world show no sign of abating at a time when U.S. military readiness is suffering, a new report warns. (Marvin Krause/U.S. Air Force)
Defense News: ‘A significantly weaker America’: Major study warns of eroding US military
WASHINGTON — U.S. military capabilities continued to stand still or erode as world threats proliferated during 2017, a new study is warning.
Those are the findings of The Heritage Foundation’s 2018 Index of U.S. Military Strength, which offers reviews of the past year’s defense issues.
The index, which will be released Oct. 5, may take on extra influence this year. While previous editions were well regarded, Heritage is the think tank with the closest ties to the Trump administration and is viewed as having a major influence on discussions within the White House and conservative members of Congress.
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Update: US remains the world's most dominant military power. But that power is dwindling rapidly (FOX News).
WNU Editor: The Heritage Foundation Index of U.S. Military Strength's report is here .... U.S. Military Strength (Heritage Foundation).
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