Especially after 30 years of squandering national treasure in the middle east. That and more than a few folks think China has surpassed the US in military capability except for deployment of power. Hell, we seem to be more interested in social engineering in our services than learning how to steer boats. Maybe there was truth in Eisenhower's military-industrial complex warning back in 1960. America still has the finest soldiers but you do have to wonder about their leadership.
“That and more than a few folks think China has surpassed the US in military capability except for deployment of power. ”
Really? Do tell.
Let me know when China would be able to take on Taiwan. Or go to Vietnam and get out without own butt handed to them.
The near-’peer’ is Russia and it is probably under 10% ot its own military capability of 1985 on a good day.
UK has less tanks than generals and Germany doesn’t even have a dozen of operational fighter jets.