The fleet we need: A look at alternative - and affordable - futures for the US Navy

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The present US Navy battle force fleet numbers 285 combat and support ships, considering 12 aircraft carriers, 14 ballistic missile submarines, 53 nuclear-powered attack submarines, and four guided missile submarines. The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen has submitted his 30-year ship construction plan to Congress in February 2006, which includes a requirement for 313 battle force ships, and the plan is built around 11 carrier strike groups and nine expeditionary strike groups, increasing the annual shipbuilding budget to $21.6 billion.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Shipbuilding, Nuclear warships

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Mine countermeasures: Navy targets new mine-hunting systems

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A $4.5-million addition to the Mine Warfare Training Center at Ingleside, Texas, is under construction. The new technology is defined as tactical mine countermeasures systems that will be resident in the battle groups and will have the capability to detect mines and conduct limited mine sweeping.

Personnel administration, Texas, Minesweepers & Other MCM Vessels, Training, Buildings and facilities, Minesweepers, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Mine sweepers

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Facing up to change

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The technical and shipbuilding strategy changes that are imperative to maintain the naval capabilities of the U.S. as well as the discarding of long-held myths and egos to have a viable maritime policy are outlined.

Military Ships, Shipbuilding & Repair, Naval vessels, Shipbuilding industry, Warships

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