{"id":2083815,"date":"2023-10-30T10:22:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-for-massive-expansion-of-four-ocean-navy-if-elected-president\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T10:25:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:25:56","slug":"desantis-calls-for-massive-expansion-of-four-ocean-navy-if-elected-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-for-massive-expansion-of-four-ocean-navy-if-elected-president\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis urges significant growth of &#8216;Four-Ocean Navy&#8217; as future President."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-calls-for-massive-expansion-of-four-ocean-navy-if-elected-president%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083815&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen US Navy<\/h2>\n<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis\u200d has\u200d revealed his bold vision to revitalize the United States Navy, \u2063aiming to reach a capacity not seen in over four decades.\u2062 Speaking at the Heritage\u200b Foundation on October \u200b27,\u2062 the former Naval officer proposed a modernized\u2062 &#8220;four-oceans navy&#8221; consisting of nearly 400 ships, captivating American voters \u2063with his ambitious \u200dplan.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis is\u2063 calling for a rapid expansion of the current\u2064 fleet, setting \u200ba goal of 355 ships by the end of his first term\u2063 and\u200b 385 ships by \u200bthe end of\u2062 his second term.\u200b His ultimate \u200cobjective is to establish a \u200b600-ship Navy \u2062within the next 20 years, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to\u200b serving \u200dtwo terms in the \u200bOval Office.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-warns-china-key-player-behind-russia-ukraine-hamas-israel-conflicts-5518194?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>DeSantis \u200bWarns China \u2063&#8217;Key Player&#8217; Behind Ukraine, \u200dIsrael Wars<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/27\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantiss-status-as-the-only-veteran-in-the-race-resonates-with-ex-military-citizens-5516509?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>DeSantis&#8217;s Status as the Only \u2064Veteran in the Race Resonates With Ex-Military Citizens<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/25\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Currently, the \u200cUnited\u2063 States Navy has\u200c over 280 deployable ships, including the recently commissioned USS Jack H Lucas, which joined the Pacific Fleet on \u2062October\u200d 7. Bryan Griffin, the press secretary\u200d for DeSantis&#8217;s campaign, explained\u2064 that the plan involves \u200bexpanding the \u200bfleet to 355 ships within the \u200dfirst\u2063 four years through new construction and reactivation of \u200creserves. \u200cThe\u2063 number would then \u200dbe further increased \u2063to \u200b385 ships \u2064in the subsequent term.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The plan aims to restore \u200cconventional naval deterrence \u200bon the\u200b high\u200d seas,&#8221;\u200c stated\u200d Mr. Griffin, comparing the proposed naval growth \u2063to the\u2062 Reagan Administration&#8217;s achievement \u2063of adding 85 \u2062ships in eight years.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign also \u200demphasized that the goal of reaching 600 ships within 20 years \u200cwould be accomplished through a comprehensive and achievable shipbuilding plan.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis highlighted that the driving force behind this military expansion is to deter\u2062 aggression from the Chinese Communist Party\u200c (CCP). He emphasized the\u200b importance of\u200d strength in countering China&#8217;s ambitions, particularly in the \u200dTaiwan\u2062 Strait and the first island chain.<\/p>\n<p>According to DeSantis, his ambitious plans for\u2062 the Navy will make a significant \u2062difference and preserve peace\u2062 through \u2063hard power. He has consistently\u200c emphasized the need\u2064 to strengthen America&#8217;s presence\u2063 in \u2062the Indo-Pacific,\u2062 given China&#8217;s increasing influence. During his \u200cspeech, \u2062he pledged to\u2063 prioritize the Indo-Pacific \u2064region in U.S. foreign policy to defend American interests and security.<\/p>\n<p>Quoting Winston Churchill,\u200b DeSantis emphasized the importance \u2063of maintaining open and active \u2063&#8221;saltwater highways&#8221; that\u200c drive our world. He also stressed the \u2064need for export \u2063control reforms and collaboration with \u200dallies to \u200destablish new \u200csupply chains that are free\u2064 from the CCP&#8217;s malicious\u200d influence.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s vision \u2063extends beyond naval dominance; \u2064he also aims \u2062for technological dominance. He proposes redirecting\u2064 funds from &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prager-if-america-is-racist-why-have-millions-of-blacks-emigrated-here-did-jews-emigrate-to-germany-in-the-1930s\/\" title=\"PRAGER: If America Is Racist, Why Have Millions Of Blacks Emigrated Here? Did Jews Emigrate To Germany In The 1930s?\">left-wing universities<\/a>&#8221; towards research and development within the Defense \u200dDepartment. His goal \u2062is to foster innovation and diversity in the\u200b defense industry, reducing reliance\u200b on a few major \u2063companies.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis \u2063firmly \u200bbelieves that peace \u2063can only be \u200dachieved through strength. Following\u200c his Navy-focused\u2063 announcement, he attended the Republican \u200cJewish Coalition&#8217;s Leadership \u2063Summit in\u200d Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 28.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the main reasons Governor DeSantis believes that expanding \u200bthe \u200cU.S. Navy fleet is necessary for national security and \u200bmaintaining dominance at sea?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P>The expansion of the fleet would require a significant investment, but\u2063 DeSantis\u200d believes it is a necessary step in strengthening national security and maintaining U.S. dominance at sea. In his \u2062speech at the Heritage\u200d Foundation, he emphasized\u200b the importance of a robust \u200dNavy \u200din facing various global challenges, including the rise of\u2062 China as a global power and the increasing threat of cyber warfare. He \u2063argued that a larger and more\u200d advanced Navy would not only deter \u2064potential adversaries but also provide a tangible show of force that reinforces American interests\u2064 and values.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this ambitious goal, DeSantis\u200d plans to \u2062increase funding for shipbuilding\u2064 and modernization programs. He has already secured support from both the federal government and private\u2063 investors, highlighting the economic benefits that a revitalized Navy would bring to \u200bFlorida and the country as a whole. In addition, he aims to streamline the acquisition process \u200dand promote public-private partnerships to accelerate the development and deployment of new naval assets.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis\u200d \u2063recognizes the importance of investing in cutting-edge technology to maintain a competitive edge in an \u200dincreasingly digital and\u200c interconnected world. He proposes greater collaboration between the Navy and the private sector to harness the potential of\u200b emerging technologies such\u200c as artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and cyber defense. \u200dThis approach not only improves\u200c operational efficiency but also enhances \u2064the Navy&#8217;s capability \u200bto adapt to evolving threats and challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Critics, however, argue that\u200c such an \u2062ambitious \u200cplan may be too costly and unrealistic given the current budget constraints. They argue that\u200d prioritizing a larger Navy could divert resources from other critical areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Furthermore, \u2064they question the need for such a large fleet in an era of evolving military tactics and technologies, pointing\u2063 to the success of smaller, more\u2064 specialized naval forces in recent conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, DeSantis\u200d remains steadfast in his\u200c commitment to strengthening the \u200bU.S. Navy. He \u2063believes that a robust maritime presence is vital not only for national defense but also for projecting American power and influence around the world. By \u200crevitalizing\u200c the\u2062 Navy and expanding its capacity, he aims to ensure that the U.S. \u2062remains the dominant maritime force, safeguarding American\u2063 interests and upholding international stability.<\/p>\n<p>As DeSantis\u200d continues to garner \u200dsupport for his ambitious plans, he faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nick-chubb-suffers-another-severe-knee-injury-likely-ending-the-browns-star-running-backs-season\/\" title=\"Nick Chubb's season likely over due to severe knee injury.\">challenging road ahead<\/a>. The implementation of such a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-calls-for-massive-expansion-of-four-ocean-navy-if-elected-president\/\" title=\"DeSantis urges significant growth of 'Four-Ocean Navy' as future President.\">massive\u200b expansion requires careful planning<\/a>, coordination, and sustained political will. However, with his background as a \u2063former Naval officer\u2064 and his dedication to serving the country, many \u2063Americans view him as uniquely qualified to tackle the task.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Ron DeSantis\u200d&#8217;s ambitious plans to revitalize the\u200b U.S. Navy have captured the attention and imagination of many Americans. By proposing a significant expansion of the fleet, \u2062he aims to strengthen national security, project American power, and ensure U.S.\u200d dominance at sea. While critics raise concerns about\u200d the cost and feasibility of\u2064 such an\u2063 endeavor, DeSantis\u200d remains\u2064 resolute in his commitment\u200c to serving the country and \u2063safeguarding its interests. As his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-building-set-for-demolition-five-years-after-parkland-shooting\/\" title=\"Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building to be demolished, five years after Parkland shooting.\">plans move forward<\/a>, it will be\u2064 interesting to see how his vision \u200dfor a revitalized Navy unfolds and whether it receives the necessary support\u2063 to become a reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis aims to strengthen the US Navy, promising a robust fleet not witnessed in over four decades if he becomes president. During his speech at the Heritage Foundation, the ex-Navy officer proposed a cutting-edge &#8220;four-oceans navy&#8221; with around 400 ships, appealing to American voters for their support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2129,"featured_media":2083816,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083815\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}