The U.S. Navy 'Can't Exist' Without A Fleet of Aircraft Carriers

[rangerrebew]

 
The U.S. Navy 'Can't Exist' Without A Fleet of Aircraft Carriers
Story by Peter Suciu • 22h

Summary and What You Need to Know: The debate over whether the U.S. Navy could function without aircraft carriers highlights their pivotal role in modern naval operations, particularly in force projection. While the Navy operated without carriers until the 20th century, the modern geopolitical landscape makes them crucial.


-Despite the growing threats from anti-ship missiles and other advanced weaponry, carriers remain essential for supporting ground operations and defending strategic waterways. However, the future might involve a shift towards smaller, more numerous carriers rather than relying solely on costly supercarriers.
 
-The possibility of a Navy without carriers seems as unlikely as an Army without tanks or an Air Force without bombers.
Could the U.S. Navy Survive Without Aircraft Carriers?

A recent hypothetical raised on some discussion boards was whether the United States Navy could exist without aircraft carriers. There were numerous considerations – including whether the smaller Amphibious Assault Ships should be counted as carriers.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-u-s-navy-can-t-exist-without-a-fleet-of-aircraft-carriers/ar-BB1nBpEd?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=208afcedc9854170beb77559776a6921&ei=68

[rangerrebew]

It isn't doing such a great job with them either.

[Timber Rattler]

That's probably accurate but they need to go with more, smaller carriers...the huge Ford-class carriers are too expensive, too big, and too much of a target...akin to putting all our eggs in one big basket.