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A Balanced Defense
The Pentagon needs both a bigger force and advanced technology.
Send Navy Ships to the Baltic and Black Seas
Basing American vessels there would reassure our allies and restrain Putin.
Donald Trump and the Art of Strategic Ambiguity
The election of Donald Trump can be correctly seen as the rejection of the previous generation of U.S. diplomacy.
For the Navy, Strike Capability Should Be Top Priority
Instead of developing new midair refueling tankers, the Navy need to expand the strike capability of its carriers.
Lessons for the Navy from SpaceX and the Commercial Sector
Public-private partnerships can spur vital R&D efforts.
Space Exploration Could Be the Key to America’s Renewal
Our private sector has shown the potential to do great things in space. We should be behind its efforts every step of the way.
We Must Shock-Test the USS Gerald R. Ford
We need more super carriers, but we also need to know that they will perform well in combat conditions.
Handicapping the Navy’s Frigate Competition
The finalists are down to five proven designs, as the Navy focuses on reliability and cost.
Achieving a 355-Ship Navy ‘Before This Decade Is Out’
The Navy’s 30-year shipbuilding plan falls short of the strategic imperative.