NATO Chief: ‘I’m Really Worried’ About the U.S. Navy Falling Behind China

NATO Chief: ‘I’m Really Worried’ About the U.S. Navy Falling Behind China

Key Points and Summary – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning this week that China’s naval shipbuilding capacity is vastly outpacing the West. Speaking after China’s massive military parade, Rutte said he is “really worried,” noting China’s navy now has more ships than the U.S. and its industrial capacity is an astonishing “200 times” greater. With U.S. shipyards facing delays and worker shortages, the gap is widening. Rutte …

China's Navy Expanding at Breakneck Speed, Catching Up With the U.S.

The People’s Liberation Army Navy now fields 234 warships, outpacing the US Navy’s 219.