19
February 2021
Past Event
Virtual Event | The Future of U.S. Seapower: A View from Congress

Virtual Event | The Future of U.S. Seapower: A View from Congress

Past Event
Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters
February 19, 2021
19
February 2021
Past Event

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004

Speakers:
Representative Joe Courtney

U.S. Representative, Connecticut's 2nd District and Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces

Representative Rob Wittman

U.S. Representative, Virginia's 1st District and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces

Seth Cropsey

President, Yorktown Institute

Please be advised: This event will premiere LIVE on this page at 12:00 p.m. EST, Friday, February 19.

Join Hudson Institute for an expert panel discussion on the critical issues threatening American naval superiority.

China will likely launch its third aircraft carrier later this year, and its sister ship is not far behind. The Chinese Navy now has more ships than the U.S. Navy and is continuing to widen the numerical gap. Russia is testing hypersonic missiles and other adversaries are investing in strengthening their naval power. What is the U.S. doing in response? What should the U.S. do in response? Join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Seth Cropsey and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney and Rob Wittman for a discussion of this timely topic.

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