"This is a major new approach to the military revolution and the relationship between warfare and the power of the state in early modern Europe. Whereas previous accounts have emphasised the growth of state-run armies during this period, David Parrott argues instead that the delegation of...

China's missile industry -- China's shipbuilding industry -- China's military aviation industry -- The digital triangle, a new defense-industrial paradigm? -- Conclusions, future prospects of China's defense industry.