HK_Thoughtful
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I dont know whether a similar trend has been posted already concerning this topic, but my question is what will the military situation around the world be like in 44 years. Please take into account the current trend of military development around the world (and assuming that WWIII doesn't break out...).
Looking at the situation today with the rise of Chinese military power and the supposely rebirth of the Russian military, it looks as if the balance of power has begun to shift. Previously, since the fall of the Soviet Bloc, the United States has been the world's sole remaining superpower (some say hyperpower...) but now things dont look so certain. Furthermore, the contiuned development of the EU as a (keep in mind) potential military and the violiate state of affairs in the Middle East must not be excluded.
On this matter, my throughts are that the United States has a 50-50 chance of retaining its position of being the world premier military overall. On one hand, the US is fielding and will continue the development of advanced military hardware such as the F-22, F-35, DD(x), CVN-21, and FCS Programs. And on the other hand, the US is increasingly being sucked into a endless campaign in Iraq and etc, taking an excessive toll on the defense budget. This has resulted in speculation that some advanced programs will be canceled or otherwised curtailed...ex. the number of DD(x) being procured. Additionally, the other major powers of the world community seem to be catching up or even surpassing the US in terms of technology.
When responding to this trend please note while training and experience are perhaps the two must vital things in an effective military, for purposes of this trend they should be disregarded. Additionall, please no politics or country bashing. Thanks to all.
Looking at the situation today with the rise of Chinese military power and the supposely rebirth of the Russian military, it looks as if the balance of power has begun to shift. Previously, since the fall of the Soviet Bloc, the United States has been the world's sole remaining superpower (some say hyperpower...) but now things dont look so certain. Furthermore, the contiuned development of the EU as a (keep in mind) potential military and the violiate state of affairs in the Middle East must not be excluded.
On this matter, my throughts are that the United States has a 50-50 chance of retaining its position of being the world premier military overall. On one hand, the US is fielding and will continue the development of advanced military hardware such as the F-22, F-35, DD(x), CVN-21, and FCS Programs. And on the other hand, the US is increasingly being sucked into a endless campaign in Iraq and etc, taking an excessive toll on the defense budget. This has resulted in speculation that some advanced programs will be canceled or otherwised curtailed...ex. the number of DD(x) being procured. Additionally, the other major powers of the world community seem to be catching up or even surpassing the US in terms of technology.
When responding to this trend please note while training and experience are perhaps the two must vital things in an effective military, for purposes of this trend they should be disregarded. Additionall, please no politics or country bashing. Thanks to all.