> Hypersonic missiles, submarines, and satellites (sensors, C&C, directed energy weapons, EMP, rods from god, etc) I think will be the critical force components

> Hypersonic missiles, submarines, and satellites (sensors, C&C, directed energy weapons, EMP, rods from god, etc) I think will be the critical force components of this century. If any war breaks out, those components working in concert will take out surface ships and stationary bases first. I argue the opposite. All those satellites will be obliterated the minute war starts. Satellites are on obvious, stable paths with almost no means of propulsion. We know where all of China's satellites are, and China knows where all of our satellites are. Once Satellites are down, the question comes down to whose navy has more Radar than the other. Big ships with bigger radar units is a big advantage. Eyes in the sky (aka: F35 or E2 Hawkeye) is another advantage, especially if those eyes have a degree of stealth (aka: F35).