The Navy can adequately maintain 305 to 310 ships under its current budget projections, according to the vice chief of naval operations. Speaking today at the Military Reporters & Editors Conference, Adm. Robert Burke said the Navy would need a sustained funding boost to achieve a 355-ship fleet. "I think with today's fiscal situation and where the Navy's topline is right now, we can keep around 305-310 ships whole, properly manned, properly maintained, properly equipped and preferably ready," Burke said...
