[learc83]

We have current generation anti-ship missiles as well. So let's say that in a full scale war all surface vessels are gone, and let's say there are no nuclear exchanges.

Our submarine fleet and long range bombing ability are still far superior. Russia and China have near zero force projection capability. Even with surface ships gone, we still have more.

Russia and China both accept that they can't match the US, and all of their strategies for war with us are defensive strategies designed to make it too expensive for us to bother.

No one seriously doubts American military dominance today--not even potential rivals.