The new Trump-class ships will be able to strike targets at 80 times the range current ships can reach, according to the Navy ...

Even if we stopped building new ships, it would take the [People's Republic of China] years to close the gap when it comes to our capability on the high seas,' he said.

China operates the world’s largest navy by hull count, allowing it to expand its military presence and assert its influence.

Australia is understandably concerned about Chinese adventurism in the Indo-Pacific’s Second Island Chain—but there is little ...