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Implications for Future Warfare and Strategic Stability
Palmeri’s technology rollout exemplifies a broader strategic philosophy: maintaining superiority to prevent conflict. By equipping forces with systems that provide near-total battlefield awareness and anti-attack defenses, the U.S. positions itself as an insurmountable force. The message is clear: potential adversaries, like China, are deterred because their weapons are rendered ineffective, making future conflicts less likely.
He underscores that these advancements are not merely about technological prowess but about creating a sustainable peace through overwhelming military capability. When you lead with innovation that makes fighting suicidal, others are incentivized to seek diplomatic solutions.