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September 16, 2021 | International, Naval

Two upcoming documents will reveal how the US Navy should fight in a great power competition

An ongoing Global Posture Review and a 2022 update to the National Defense Strategy will provide the U.S. Navy more clarity on what its roles and expectations will be in an increasingly competitive maritime space.

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2021/09/15/two-upcoming-documents-will-reveal-how-the-us-navy-should-fight-in-a-great-power-competition/

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