The American press writes that the US naval budget does not have time to match the growth of the potential of the Chinese Navy.
The US naval budget is growing too slowly, and against the backdrop of an increase in China's military potential, this poses a threat to American interests and national security. The Washington Times writes about it.
As revealed during recent US Senate hearings, the $2024 billion pledged in fiscal year 255,8 is not enough to keep the Navy and Marine Corps up to the challenge of the Chinese Navy. Even with such spending, the US is not keeping up with China's shipbuilding program.
Representatives of the Republican Party concluded that the United States will eventually have a smaller size. fleet already by 2028. It turns out that the administration of the current US President Joe Biden cannot draw up and provide financially such a budget that would be adequate to the growing risks of increasing the Chinese naval potential. At the same time, this situation is developing against the backdrop of extensive military and financial assistance to Ukraine.
Maine Senator Susan Collins noted that by the end of 2028, the US Navy will have 291 ships. Now the US has 296 ships. China will have 2030 ships by 440. In addition, the United States is going to abandon the use of two cruisers and three landing ships, as they have limited combat capabilities.
The US Navy is trying to reassure politicians and the press with statements that American ships are still more modern and powerful. US Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Michael Gilday, for example, argues that the US cannot afford to keep aging ships because their operation will not ensure the modernity and combat effectiveness of the fleet, and therefore is useless and even harmful to Washington.
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