King Urges "Rethinking" of Navy Readiness, Production Strategy to Strengthen Fleet and Empower Maine's Shipyards
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Concerned over the "waning" of America's military deterrence capabilities, Senator Angus King today pressed the nominee for Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti to reassess the fleet's readiness and abilities. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Senator King asked Admiral Franchetti about the Navy's ability to deter foreign adversaries . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Concerned over the "waning" of America's military deterrence capabilities, Senator Angus King today pressed the nominee for Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti to reassess the fleet's readiness and abilities. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Senator King asked Admiral Franchetti about the Navy's ability to deter foreign adversaries . . .