(U.S. Navy Photo/Senior Chief Petty Officer mass communication specialist Spike Call)My Navy 2025 -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog
So what do I want the Navy of 2025 to look like? Here are some thoughts ( and not all inclusive).
8 large aircraft carriers. Mostly because we are stuck with a lot of them.
8 medium carriers with the configuration depending widely on if the F-35B STOVL works effectively. If the F-35B works, then some other economies of the medium carrier can be put into action. For example a propulsion system not unlike the Makin Island (hybrid)
Cruisers all retired. Not needed. Too expensive.
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