Build the Future Fleet
Proceedings Magazine - January 2019 Vol.
By Vice Admiral Barry McCullough, U.S. Navy
(Retired)
Pinpointing the right number of ships for the U.S. Navy’s fleet is a long-running debate. And while fleet size is important, it is not the only consideration. As the Surface Navy Association’s (SNA’s) 2019 National Symposium begins tomorrow, we should focus on the capabilities needed to outmatch the threats our nation faces.
We will succeed by expanding the Navy–industry partnership to include clear innovation and fleet modernization roadmaps. These shared resources will facilitate greater coordination and understanding to expand capabilities.
Three priority areas stand out to develop reliable roadmaps for the current and future fleet: increased lethality, networked operations across domains, and mission-ready Sailors.
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