US uses AI to expose China-linked military supply chain risks, boosting domestic defense manufacturing efforts

The US is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical military components as AI reveals vulnerabilities in the defense supply chain. Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels highlighted how China has targeted key manufacturing sectors through economic tactics over two decades, shrinking US defense-related manufacturers from over 360 to under 120. The US aims to revive domestic production using automation, robotics, and AI to secure national defense amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks. This push aligns with broader government and industry moves to strengthen national security and reduce dependence on foreign-controlled materials.