At least one well placed general has said a couple of interesting things.
The most incredible:
1) If you can imagine it, we can do it.
and
2) We have technologies at least 50 years ahead of everyone else.
The F22 is NOT 50 years ahead of everyone else.
The F22 is NOT 50 years ahead of everyone else.
Keeping in mind that there was an 8 year lull in military procurement in the 90's, your statement is accurate.