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SecNav Nominee Supports 355+ Ships, Second Attack Sub, Block Buys

Thursday, May 7th, 2020

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SecNav Nominee Supports 355+ Ships, Second Attack Sub, Block Buys

Retired Rear Adm. Kenneth Braithwaite in his last official Navy photo. Now being nominated as Secretary of the Navy (Photo: U.S. Navy)

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…

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