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Admiral Samuel Paparo, the US militarys top commander in the Indo-Pacific, has warned Congress about the urgent need for more naval strength to counter Chinas rapid military expansion. China has been launching numerous submarines, aircraft carriers, and destroyers, while the US is facing shortages in amphibious ships, surface destroyers, and attack submarines. Paparo also highlighted Chinas growing threats towards Taiwan and its alliances with North Korea and Russia. Australias Stirling naval base is now ready for nuclear-powered subs, but the US defense industry must accelerate production to meet the 2030s deadline. The strain of redeploying assets, such as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to the Middle East, is acknowledged, but Paparo trusts its managed wisely. Senator Blumenthal emphasized the need for transparency on costs and refilling Pacific stockpiles, with Paparo agreeing that the defense secretary is addressing these issues. The regions power gap requires quicker solutions to maintain the edge.

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