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US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier to Begin Acceptance Trials in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of acceptance trials, the U.S. Navy expects a quick delivery.

US Pacific Command Needs More Submarines as Navy Struggles to Maintain Force
By Steven Stashwick
Years of maintenance shortfalls have left subs tied to piers as China’s fleet expands.

US Supercarrier Prepares to Deploy in the Pacific
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier began sea trials on May 8.

US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold
By Steven Stashwick
Apparent deference to other issues echoes Obama principles in region.

Trump and Southeast Asia: Sustaining the Maritime Pivot
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
The new administration needs to rethink deterrence in the South China Sea.

Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier to Escort US Navy Supply Ship
By Ankit Panda
The JS Izumo will have its first deployment alongside a U.S. Navy vessel outside of exercises.

US Navy and Marine Corps Preparing for Combat in the Littoral
By Steven Stashwick
New war-fighting concepts enable a "denial" strategy against China.

A US Ohio-class Guided Missile Submarine May Be Heading to South Korea
By Ankit Panda
The United States may be dispatching an advanced submarine along with a carrier strike group to the Korean peninsula.

US Carrier Strike Group Joined By Japanese Warships for Philippine Sea Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers have joined the USS Carl Vinson in the Philippine Sea.

US Navy’s New Supercarrier Successfully Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier is on track for delivery to the U.S. Navy in May.

US Navy’s New Supercarrier Finally Takes to Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s latest class of aircraft carriers embarked on crucial sea trials over the weekend.

Deterrence Diminished by US Navy Readiness Gaps as Congress Debates Budget
By Steven Stashwick
Leaders warn years of stunted budgets leave Navy with a thin bench in event of a conflict.