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Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare: A Critical Response to The Economist’s Vision
What is the central argument of “Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare: A Critical Response to The Economist’s Vision: Contemporary debates on the future. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-07-02
Contemporary debates on the future of warfare increasingly revolve around the question of whether technological innovation—particularly in autonomous systems, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven logistics—can compensate for the erosion of traditional industrial defence capabilities.
In an era marked by digital transformation, shrinking arsenals, and modular production models, some argue that large-scale re-industrialisation is no longer necessary for military preparedness or strategic relevance. This position is especially appealing in liberal democracies where economic constraints, political hesitancy, and labour shortages make industrial expansion politically and financially burdensome.
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Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare: A Critical Response to The Economist’s Vision
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What is Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare: A Critical Response to The Economist’s Vision?
In an era marked by digital transformation, shrinking arsenals, and modular production models, some argue that large-scale re-industrialisation is no longer necessary for military preparedness or strategic relevance.
Why does Rethinking Post-Industrial Warfare: A Critical Response to The Economist’s Vision matter for European defence?
This position is especially appealing in liberal democracies where economic constraints, political hesitancy, and labour shortages make industrial expansion politically and financially burdensome.
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