US military is powerful enough to crush enemies, but can it defeat their 'final 10%?'
The article discusses the challenges faced by the US military in modern warfare, particularly the increasing costs associated with achieving the final stages of military degradation. It highlights the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as examples of high-intensity warfare that have evolved with new technologies. The author emphasizes the need for a strategic reevaluation in light of these developments and the changing nature of warfare.
- ▪The cost of achieving the final ten percent of military degradation is now greater than the first ninety percent.
- ▪The Russia-Ukraine war has resulted in over one million Russian casualties and significant Ukrainian losses, with territory exchanges remaining minimal.
- ▪Recent conflicts in Iran demonstrate rapid military engagements with high casualty rates and advanced weaponry, challenging US military strategies.
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Opinion US military is powerful enough to crush enemies, but can it defeat their 'final 10%?' The cost curve of war has inverted while the American procurement portfolio has not By Will Thibeau Fox News Published May 19, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Mike Pompeo: 'Doubt seriously' Xi will stop assisting Iran with military components Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as China's stance on Taiwan, on 'America's Newsroom.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The next ten percent of military degradation now costs more than the first ninety, and that is the operational lesson of the past four years and the…
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