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The U.S. maritime industry: quo vadis?

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The US maritime industry, specifically its US-flag merchant marine and shipbuilding and repair components, is in a state of decline. The US merchant marine service, long a symbol of US vitality and innovation, has control of only about 3% of the country's seaborne foreign trade. US shipyards, which have undergone a period of consolidation, are also experiencing economic hardships as funding for the construction of naval warships continue to be contrained.

Author: Truver, Scott C.
Publisher: Navy League of the United States
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2000
Market information - general, Shipbuilding & Repair

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"Mission success assured" - advanced SEAL delivery system viewed as major force multiplier

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The planned Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) is a mini-submarine intended to replace the antiquated Mk VIII wet minisubs. Delivery of the first ASDS units is expected in summer 2001.

Author: Truver, Scott C., Heavener, Morgan A.
Publisher: Navy League of the United States
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
Product development, Amphibious Assault Ships, Planning, Military sealift, Midget submarines, Mini submarines, Advanced SEAL Delivery System (Submarine)

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Today's carrier force - and tomorrow's: being transformed by 'leap-ahead' technology

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The new CVNX-class aircraft carrier is analyzed. It comprises a three-ship sequence, the CVN 77 (replacing the oil-fired USS Kitty Hawk in 2008), and the highly advanced CVNX 1 and CVNX 2.

Author: Truver, Scott C.
Publisher: Navy League of the United States
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2001
Strategy & planning, International politics, National Security, Aircraft Carriers, Dept of Defense, Analysis, Cover Story, Design and construction, Military aspects, Sea-power, Sea power

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