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by krapp 3370 days ago
> America needs to redirect the monies used to support a ten carrier fleet which can serve no purpose with regards to China or Russia.

The current administration wants a twelve carrier fleet[0,1] and a significant buildup of American military capability, so I don't think that redirection is going to happen anytime soon.

[0]http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a25555/t...

[1]http://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/03/02/aboard-ford-tr...