March 19, 2024
The U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carrier Fleet Is Dangerously Stretched Thin
One of the main questions in the national security community is whether the Navy has enough aircraft carriers to deter adversaries and prevail in a potential conflict.
by Stavros Atlamazoglou
Aircraft carriers are the crown jewel of every navy that can have them. Expensive but powerful, aircraft carriers can change the course of not just a battle but of a whole conflict. The U.S. Navy possesses the largest and most capable aircraft carrier fleet in the world.
However, as the potential of near-peer warfare with China or Russia is back on the menu, there are concerns about whether the Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet is sufficient.
One of the main questions in the national security community is whether the Navy has enough flattops to deter adversaries and prevail in a potential conflict.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/us-navys-aircraft-carrier-fleet-dangerously-stretched-thin-210108