[laplata]

I agree. But it remains to be seen if we are even in the position to need or able to have a fleet 3-10 years out.

[MinorityRepublican]

Our admirals are fighting the last war. The Houthis are showing the world how to take on the U.S. Navy. Cheap drones. We are using expensive missiles to destroy cheap drones. We can’t be making that kind of trade off in an actual war with a formidable enemy.