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The Heritage Foundation's report warns that the U.S. is unprepared for a potential conflict with China, with critical munitions expected to be depleted within 35-40 days. It calls for a $500 billion increase in the defense budget by 2027 and estimates that addressing U.S. vulnerabilities will take 3-5 years and cost $300 billion, while emphasizing the importance of support from U.S. allies.