2021 Top Ten: Navy
The sea service moved ahead with new warship ideas and tested new warfighting concepts. But will they win over Congress?
By Defense One Staff
December 30, 2021 07:00 AM ET
Here are some of the top Navy stories from 2021:
Globe-Spanning Wargame Puts New Naval Concepts to the Test // Caitlin M. Kenney: Large Scale Exercise 21 is connecting thousands of sailors and Marines to try out and develop warfighting concepts intended to be central to tomorrow's fight.
US Navy’s Latest Plan for Its Future May Not Come Until 2023, Says Top Admiral // Bradley Peniston: It’s the fourth attempt in four years to define the future of the Navy.
New Destroyer, Armed With Lasers and Hypersonic Missiles, Envisioned as Navy’s Future Centerpiece // Marcus Weisgerber: U.S. admirals made the case for the new ship during a virtual conference this week.
US Navy’s Shipbuilding Plan Doesn’t Meet Congress’ Needs, Lawmakers Say // Caitlin M. Kenney: The past few have come with a “check-the-box mentality,” Rep. Wittman said.
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