On the recordNovember 2, 2015
the mere presence of one of those carrier strike groups has a significant role in stopping a conflict from going to phase zero to phase three.
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congress.govthe mere presence of one of those carrier strike groups has a significant role in stopping a conflict from going to phase zero to phase three.
Forbes highlights the strategic importance of aircraft carriers in conflict prevention.
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if we continue with the degree of spending we have had for shipbuilding and ship construction on an average over the last 30 years, instead of increasing the number of ships, we will ultimately be down to 237 ships.
if we do not have that capability of having three carrier strike groups for the surge, ... that has a huge impact on whether or not we can win or lose that conflict.
If we remain on our present trajectory, I fear we may see our seapower and power projection capabilities eclipsed.