naval
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A recent Navy Department report said that although the shipbuilding budget has doubled over the past two decades, America has no more naval ships now than in 2003.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
China also began expanding naval bases up and down its own coast, with new piers, wharfs, drydocks, weapons depots and more constantly springing up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“The Chinese have the ability to not just challenge but potentially defeat big portions of America’s traditional naval force, especially inside the first island chain and even outside the first island chain,” said Studeman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Traders balanced reports of U.S. negotiation overtures with Iran against reports that President Donald Trump was briefed by a naval commander on a plan of attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
There is word of a massive naval evacuation and we are preparing at the port.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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