The U.S. Navy Is In Crisis
Story by Andrew Latham • 17h
Key Points and Summary - A stark warning argues the U.S. Navy's bedrock is "cracking" due to an industrial crisis.
-The fleet is shrinking and aging, while critical maintenance like the USS Ohio's overhaul faces long delays.
-New ship programs are behind schedule and over budget. American shipyards lack the capacity and workforce to keep pace, creating a dangerous gap as rivals like China rapidly expand.
-The proposed solution is harsh medicine: retire obsolete ships to free resources, launch a massive shipyard modernization effort, and adopt realistic shipbuilding plans.
-Without these changes, U.S. sea power risks becoming an illusion.
The U.S. Navy Looks Like a Giant Question Mark
When the USS Ohio (SSGN-726) slid out of dry dock this spring after a three-year maintenance period, it was more than one submarine returning to sea. It was a wake-up call. The bedrock of American sea power is cracking from age, delay, and industrial atrophy.
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