Navy Chief Says U.S. Needs More Ships Quickly to Stay Credible
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America needs more warships -- and must build them faster -- to keep up with other countries that are spending heavily on maritime prowess, according to the U.S. Navy’s chief of operations.
“Pace is an important part of our current world environment, including the security environment,” Admiral John Richardson said Tuesday at a briefing in Singapore. “We have to be mindful that that environment is moving forward at a particular pace and if we’re going to remain competitive we’d better pick up that pace and match it at least, if not exceed it.”