Amid worries about China's growing navy, the US Navy is only asking for 4 new combat ships next year

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P Lawrence in dry dock
US Navy
The US Navy's fiscal year 2022 budget asks for just eight ships, only four of which are warships.
The new combat ships the Navy wants are two submarines, one destroyer, and a frigate.
The limited request comes amid growing concern within the military about the growing Chinese navy.
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The US Navy's newest budget request is asking for just eight ships, only four o