John Phelan said the Navy is grappling with "systemic failures" that include inadequate maintenance, massive cost overruns, and delayed shipbuilding.

The Trump administration's nominee for secretary of the Navy says the military service branch is at a "crossroads" and must course correct to expand and improve its maritime capabilities. "Extended deployments,

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Navy stressed the need for the department to have “a sense of urgency” as it relates to reforming the way it builds ships, which has been a long-standing issue for the service branch.

While the People’s Liberation Army is quickly expanding its naval capabilities, the U.S. Navy is being plagued by delays and inefficiencies.