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by rl3 2207 days ago
You have to remember the US military is projecting power across the globe. What the paper is likely referring to is regional scenarios. Regions take time to reinforce, and other theatres may be active at the same time, while having their own requirements in terms of force projection/deterrent.

To say that military Y has a mere x% of our budget and therefore we should win is a gross oversimplification of the complexity.