
The Chief of Naval Operations on Tuesday said the U.S. must move faster on new capabilities to support its nuclear deterrent, such as finding a “cost-effective, credible” replacement for the Trident II ballistic missile, adding the Navy can no longer rely on a readiness advantage in the strategic weapon space. Adm. John Richardson told attendees at a Mitchell Institute event the Navy will continue to face increasing “grey-zone activity” from adversaries and called for exploring capabilities such as low-yield nuclear…