Next Big Future: USA should build artificial island bases for allies in the age of hypersonic missiles
No one has effective anti-hypersonic missile systems now and there is no anti-hypersonic missile system in development that looks to be very effective or near deployment. This means any major power conflict would make submarines the main effective part of navies or having allied countries with airbases where aircraft can operate.
The US could also spend a few billion dollars for a dredging fleet. The US could help allied countries build artificial islands in key locations like the South China Sea. The US clearly will not be able to win an island construction race with China. However, having more islands and airfields and bases would be effective to ensure the navy and air force could operate under more situations.
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WNU Editor: For the moment the Chinese are the ones who are building artificial islands, and these islands are effective at projecting power. But the problem with having artificial island bases is that you are fixed a target, and you will be obliterated in any serious war.
