“Alone, They Fall”: U.S. Must Rebuild Its War Fleet to Outmatch China—but Needs Powerful Allies to Succeed

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 The U.S. Navy plans to expand its fleet from 295 to 390 ships by 2054, requiring an estimated $40 billion per year in investments. 🇨🇳 China’s shipbuilding capacity is 200 times greater than that of the U.S., with 1,700 orders compared to just five for American shipyards in 2024. 🤝 The … Continue reading “Alone, They Fall”: U.S. Must Rebuild Its War Fleet to Outmatch China—but Needs Powerful Allies to Succeed