US Chokepoint Control vs. China’s Chokepoint Bypass Strategy
Exploring the tension in the first great power rivalry since the end of the Cold War
In May, the US Dept of the Navy released its “Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the Administration’s long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and deliver a more capable, ready, and lethal naval force.” The goal is to expand the fleet from 291 to 450 vessels by 2031 through a $65.8 billion investment in shipbuilding.