New US Navy timetable
The new US government is in the process of defining its own priorities in planning for the navy. Priorities have already been set. The new fleet structure planning for the US Navy presented towards the end of the Trump presidency has been shelved for the time being. The Biden administration will now conduct its own analysis of the optimal size and organisation of the US naval forces. This was stated by the Secretary of Defence (still nominated at the time), retired Army General Lloyd Austin, on 19 January during his confirmation hearing before the Senate. However, this does not mean that the armed forces can or should remain idle in the meantime. Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Michael Gilday consequently stated on 11 January...
Weiterlesen
Recent Comments