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US Navy

What Hawks Have to Say About the US Navy’s New Maritime Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two U.S. defense policy hawks provide mundane advice, but also offer some very useful suggestions.

What Can the Middle Ages Teach Us About US Naval Strategy?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The history of European chivalry offers valuable insights for analyzing the Sino-US naval competition.

US Navy Secretary: We Will Have Over 300 Ships by 2020
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Secretary for the Navy Ray Mabus noted in his statement yesterday that the US pivot to Asia is continuing as planned.

Is the US Navy Big Enough?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The current debate on the size of the US Navy offers very few new insights.

Where Are America’s Warriors Coming From?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States military is mostly a middle-class force.

In A2/AD Showcase, Iranian Navy Sinks Nimitz Carrier Mock-Up
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Does the video tell us anything about Iran's anti-access/anti-denial capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz?

4 US Littoral Combat Ships to Operate out of Singapore by 2018
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The controversial naval vessel will also participate in a military exercise off the coast of South Korea next month.

Surface Warfare Assets Have a Bright Future Indeed
By Himanil Raina
In contesting Chinese A2/AD systems, the U.S. Navy would do well to remember the role of its surface warfare combatants.

The Truth About China's Aircraft Carriers
By Greg Austin
The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities.

Are the Ukraine Crisis and ISIS Threatening the Pivot to Asia?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee shows concerns over the U.S. pivot to Asia.

The One Article to Read on Chinese Naval Strategy in 2015
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fascinating new paper by two academics asks us to question a fundamental assumption about China’s naval buildup.

The End of the Submarine as We Know it?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report argues for a significant rethinking of how the U.S. Navy conducts undersea warfare.