Brent Sadler

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Brent Sadler is a senior fellow for naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.

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  • A Shrinking Fleet and Slower Shipyards are Forcing Unsustainable Deployments for the US Navy

    Brent Sadler
    Since the end of the Cold War, for 30 years, the U.S. Navy has sustained a third of its fleet deployed on the backs of sailors and sometimes taking shortcuts at the shipyard—this approach is breaking down, according to the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office. But with what is being called a…
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  • Trump’s SOTU: Celebrating America and Its Heroes

    Brent Sadler
  • What to Expect in PLA Activities Near Taiwan Leading Up to Trump and Xi Summit

    Brent Sadler
  • What Maduro’s Capture Says About a Similar Raid by China on Taiwan

    Brent Sadler
  • The Other Golden Fleet: The Urgent Need for a Strong Merchant Marine

    Brent Sadler
  • Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills

    Brent Sadler
    • Opinion

    The US Navy Is 250 Years Young—But the Next Few Years Will Not Be Smooth Sailing

    Brent Sadler
    • Opinion

    Countdown to 2027: What Beijing’s Military Moves Say About China’s Intentions 

    Brent Sadler
    • Opinion

    Where Sovereignty Sinks

    Brent Sadler
  • Course Correction Required for Naval War College’s Women, Peace, and Security Program

    Rebecca Buis
  • Burma’s War Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Catch Washington Off Guard

    Brent Sadler
  • What’s in Store in 2025 for US From China’s Military?

    Brent Sadler
  • Beyond Taiwan: Decoding China’s Unprecedented Military Posturing

    Brent Sadler
  • China’s Maritime Gamble: A Departure From Gray-Zone Coercion in East Asia

    Brent Sadler
  • Calm Before the Storm? China’s Shifting Intimidation Tactics on Taiwan

    Brent Sadler
  • Follow the Numbers: China Steps Up Military Activity Near Taiwan

    Brent Sadler