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John Phelan

John Phelan
The latest news and top stories on John Phelan, the 79th United States Secretary of the Navy. He was sworn in on March 25, 2025, overseeing nearly one million sailors, marines, reservists and civilian personnel. Phelan, a businessman and financier, founded Rugger Management LLC and co-founded MSD Capital. He aims to apply his business expertise to address Navy challenges including shipbuilding, maintenance and cost overruns.
US-China relations

‘Wartime footing’: US Navy chief unveils Trump’s Golden Fleet shipbuilding push

John Phelan says it is essential that America matches China’s superior production capacity and manufacturing workforce.

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Trump announces new class of ‘battleships’ named after himself

New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings

Admiral Daryl Caudle is named US naval chief, ending a six-month vacancy following the firing of his predecessor Admiral Lisa Franchetti.

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