One thing is sure: The Army & Marines (the land forces) will get the dregs of the future defense budgets. The USAF & Navy will get priority. But all services will not get everything they want, so all will have to do more with less.
The economy will have to come roaring back AND entitlements will need to be cut for there to be any change in the conclusion above.
The economy will not come roaring back UNTIL “entitlements” are cut. Drastically.
The changing technology of warfare makes surface ships pre-flaming datums. Same with unarmed aircraft. Subs will win or lose a general war.