Information on quantities is minimal, but from what we know China is further along and these fighters have been spotted. Spending in China goes a lot farther thsn it does in the US.

The USSR dissolved, yes, that doesn't mean the US is destroying the Russian Federation.

[–] brachiosaurus@mander.xyz -4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Information on quantities is minimal, but from what we know China is further along and these fighters have been spotted.

USA has plenty of classified weapons we are not talking about. We are comparing assets we know of that already exists and that can be used to wage war today.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago

Sure, so from what we do know China is ahead of the US in productive capacity and relatively equal in tech, slightly behind in some areas and ahead in others.

[–] m532@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 months ago

Wunderwaffen made by silicon valley startups, i guess. About as useful and money-efficient as a 10000$ trash can.