US Military Versus Commodity Goods

A UPI article reviewing the state-of-the-military for 2007 was thought provoking. Apparently, China is producing a huge diesel-powered submarine fleet, on the order of 10 to 1 compared to US nuclear submarines. The article goes on to point out other instances of militaries opting to purchase affordable but competent weapons systems rather than ultra-high-tech weapons offered by US firms.