US Navy faces weakening capabilities against China due to shipbuilding and maintenance challenges.

The US Navy is facing significant challenges in shipbuilding and maintenance, which could weaken its capabilities against China. Aging ships and delays in new constructions are due to the decline of the American shipbuilding industry. China's larger and faster-growing navy could outpace the US in absorbing losses and producing new warships, raising concerns about the US Navy's readiness for conflict in the Indo-Pacific region.

November 17, 2024
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