
The nominee to be the next Secretary of the Navy said Thursday during his confirmation hearing he will advocate for a fleet larger than 355 ships, more attack submarines, and consider another destroyer block buy. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) asked Kenneth Braithwaite what his thoughts were about the Defense Department's plans for a fleet goal of over 355 ships. Braithwaite said he understands the Office of the Secretary of Defense…