[reactordev]

And then you pick it back up. Yes, you will get rusty or need to train up but that’s better than lacking the technological capability.

[iamnothere]

The main thing is to ensure you can continue to produce the machine tools, electronic components, and precision equipment needed to service each major industry. And the domestic engineering talent to run them. This allows you to add capacity quickly if self-sufficiency is needed.

Oh, and you also need to secure stable supply chains.

(We may be in trouble here)