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Road to 350: What Does the US Navy Do Anyway?
By Steven Stashwick
As Trump promises a 350-ship fleet, a primer on the U.S. Navy today.
Trump’s New Navy: Does the US Really Need 350 Warships?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Defense hawks are embracing Donald Trump’s idea of expanding U.S. naval power.
US Navy Upgrading Undersea Sub-Detecting Sensor Network
By Steven Stashwick
New contract augments old Cold War "SOSUS" arrays.
Is the US Navy’s New Supercarrier Facing Additional Delays?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
There is still no commissioning date for the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carrier.
US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Agreements with partners and new at-sea capabilities will help ships repair and replenish locally.
US Navy Commissions Most Technologically Advanced Stealth Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest destroyer was commissioned on October 15.
Louder Than Words: Actions Speak Volumes for New Zealand-US Relations
By Tom Corben
As Wellington pursues improvement in its relations with Washington, challenges remain.
John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
By Constantin Wangenheim
John F. Lehman, former U.S. secretary of the navy, speaks to The Diplomat on U.S. strategy in the South China Sea.
US Navy Holds Naval Drill in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
US Navy warships held a number of interoperability drills in the South China Sea.
2 US Warships Make Port Call in Hong Kong
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The visit of two U.S. Navy vessels comes five months after China cancelled a port visit by a U.S. aircraft carrier.
US Navy Shipbuilding Plan: Is It Achievable, Is It Enough?
By Steven Stashwick
New reports cast doubt on the plan’s affordability and adequacy while China's fleet expands.
US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer Suffers Engineering Casualty
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The repairs on the new warship could take up to two weeks, according to the U.S. Navy.