A recently revealed top secret Pentagon report warns that the United States would face a devastating defeat if it tried to stop China from invading Taiwan, with the loss of its largest aircraft carrier and other critical assets. War games showed that China's advanced arsenal, including hundreds of hypersonic weapons, missiles, and nuclear submarines, would overwhelm American forces. The report highlights concerns about the United States military's reliance on outdated strategies and expensive legacy systems, prompting calls for a shift toward more modern, flexible technologies such as drones and cyber capabilities. The findings have sparked debate over the country's military priorities, the influence of major defense contractors, and the broader question of whether defending Taiwan is in the vital interest of the United States.