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CNO’s 2022 NAVPLAN Argues For Over 350 Manned Ships

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

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CNO’s 2022 NAVPLAN Argues For Over 350 Manned Ships

The latest Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) released on Tuesday by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday includes recommendations from the Navy requiring over 350 manned vessels. This latest NAVPLAN is a follow-up to a previous document published in January 2021 that aims to further outline the Navy will build, maintain, train and equip a “dominant naval force to strengthen strategic partnerships, deter conflict, and if called upon, help win the Nation’s wars.” The plan seeks to align the Navy’s vision…

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