[epluribus_2]

I think the R+D for cruise missles is going to go up in a lot of countries. And for defending against them.

[AppyPappy]

The world will keep buying that Russian and Chinese junk. Countries like India would be wise to cozy up with us instead of buying that failed equipment.

[kms61]

Good point. Another is that right now we're the only ones who can afford some of this gee whiz stuff. But the cost of technology tends to go down over time. At some point our potential adversaries WILL be able to afford the toys we have now. We'll have to stay ahead of the curve without bankrupting the economy with stuff we don't need. It's a fine line and I don't envy the people who will have to make those decisions.