Washington and New Delhi Must Strengthen Supply Chains to Ensure Military Readiness

The US and India are taking steps to address their munition shortages, but a more comprehensive approach is needed to ensure military readiness. By investing in energetic material production and sharing supply chains, the two countries can build a formidable arsenal alliance. This cooperation may be a response to China’s growing influence in the global munitions market, where Beijing has cornered the market on key inputs like nitrocellulose and CL-20. The US and India must work together to ensure their independence from adversarial supply chains and maintain their military readiness in the face of emerging threats.