A prolonged period of rearmament is expected to favour the large American and British imperial economic blocs. Their infrastructure and scope for investment allow them to increase naval production relative to competitors. The emphasis differs, with more new construction of infrastructure anticipated in America and a larger existing base in Britain. Sea power supplies defensive depth for both, making naval investment a central security requirement. Continental powers must give more attention to armies and air forces because of their land borders. As all services develop together, those competing demands constrain how much a continental state can devote to its navy.
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Maritime industrial blocs gain from a longer rearmament period
Industrial capacity and maritime geography let Britain and the United States sustain naval growth while continental rivals face stronger land-force demands.