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The debate between High and Low end surface ships is one familar to all Navies. The numbers game is great for politicians and journalists but a balanced fleet requires a clear idea of what you want it to do.Emphasising ASW as the RN did in the Cold War can result in ships which have difficulty coping with air or surface threats.But are surface ships the most effective means of countering an enemy fleet if you have SSN and strike aircraft available.Assuming that the PLAN is "the enemy fleet in being" a balanced US Navy needs to focus on which units of the PLAN are serious opponents rarher than its size.
The debate between High and Low end surface ships is one familar to all Navies. The numbers game is great for politicians and journalists but a balanced fleet requires a clear idea of what you want it to do.
Emphasising ASW as the RN did in the Cold War can result in ships which have difficulty coping with air or surface threats.
But are surface ships the most effective means of countering an enemy fleet if you have SSN and strike aircraft available.
Assuming that the PLAN is "the enemy fleet in being" a balanced US Navy needs to focus on which units of the PLAN are serious opponents rarher than its size.
