"The maritime branch of the armed forces, the U.S. Navy has a fleet of hundreds of vessels - including destroyers, cruisers, patrol boats, nuclear powered submarines, and aircraft carriers. One of the branch's primary functions is to act as a deterrent against aggression from foreign adversaries. Should conflict break out, the U.S. Navy helps to sustain land-based combat operations by delivering food, equipment, fuel, and firepower."
"In service of its objectives, the U.S. Navy maintains a forward global presence, with approximately one-third of its fleet deployed around the world at any given time, and bases spanning four continents. Strategic placement of key naval vessels and outposts allows the United States to position itself virtually anywhere in the world on short notice, as American warships can cover thousands of miles in only days."
The United States allocates a $916 billion defense budget and relies on the U.S. Navy as a central element of military strength. The Navy fields hundreds of vessels, including destroyers, cruisers, patrol boats, nuclear-powered submarines, and aircraft carriers to deter adversaries, sustain land operations with supplies and firepower, and protect global trade that moves primarily by ship. Roughly one-third of the fleet is forward-deployed with bases on four continents to enable rapid positioning. Waterborne drag limits ship speed relative to aircraft, though vessel speeds vary and some ships are considerably faster than others.
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