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

A Chinese naval expert also questioned whether America's diminished shipbuilding industry is up to the challenge.

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.

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

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