Is it time for the U.S. Navy to reconsider the supercarrier? - Video Version
- Author
- Thomas Leckwold
- Published
- Sat 01 Feb 2025
- Episode Link
- https://thomasleckwold.substack.com/p/is-it-time-for-the-us-navy-to-reconsider-53e
The aircraft carrier has been the backbone of the U.S. Navy since World War II with the aircraft carrier serving as a frontline of U.S. power projection. It has also served as a symbol of U.S. power and therefore has also served a diplomatic power on what is a U.S. priority during geopolitical upheaval. The continued cost overruns and production issues and the advances in modern warfare technology leads to the question is it time to reconsider the role of the aircraft carrier in its current supercarrier state?
Original Substack Article:
If you like my content, please consider becoming a Substack subscriber to Pegasus Research or support me through Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee or Ko-Fi.
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thomasleckwold.substack.com/subscribe
