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Transfer three A-10 aircraft squadrons to Ukraine now

This aircraft and its gun system were designed to counter an armored assault in Europe. They proved effective in Desert Storm’s target-rich environment, quite similar to the current advancing Russian force.

6 months ago

China will only benefit from the US Navy’s shipbuilding budget

The U.S. acquisition system should make China’s goal of naval leadership harder, not easier.

15 months ago

Taking a closer look at the health of the US Navy

While it may sound trivial, the Navy is built around its ships. And the Biden administration faces several problems in maintaining and building the future fleet.

Want bigger aircraft force levels? Buy spare parts.

This might not be a glamorous task, but it's essential.

Here are the challenges involved in building the future US Navy

Cost control has to be restored if there is to be any hope of rebuilding the Navy.

USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)

What’s next for the Bonhomme Richard warship?

Now that the secretary of the Navy has concluded the fire damage from the four-day fire is so extensive that the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard cannot be repaired, what is next?

America’s 355-ship Navy does not have to be the current fantasy

The challenge to reaching a 355-ship fleet is quite clear. Here are the changes that must take place.

Building Acquisition Accountability

The US Senate version of the defense authorization bill proposes significant process changes to increase management accountability and focus on achieving planned program results.

Commentary: A New Angle on Acquisition Reform

Recently, the chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee released a proposed set of acquisition reform steps. This proposal follows dozens of others in the past decades.

Commentary: Redefine the US Navy

Naval power is determined by the ability to conduct successful operations, deter others from destabilizing or aggressive actions, and promote freedom of the seas. But how much is enough?

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