The United States' ability to project power globally has long been its key military advantage, serving as the cornerstone of American military strategy and power. Indeed, the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review1 outlines the three pillars of U.S. defense strategy, one of which is to "project power and win decisively." However, this ability to project power is predicated upon American technological superiority as its foundation - in particular, it relies upon our military's advanced platforms, systems, and networks. Unfortunately, this technological superiority can no longer be taken for granted.
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