DeSantis Calls for Massive Expansion of ‘Four-Ocean Navy’ if Elected President

“We must have adequate hard power to deny China’s ambitions,” Mr. DeSantis said.

U.S. Navy sailors prepare to take down the flag on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) aircraft carrier in Coronado, California, on January 18, 2020. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared ambitious plans to bolster the United States Navy if elected president at a capacity not seen in more than 40 years.

Appearing at the Heritage Foundation on Oct. 27, the former Naval officer proposed a modernized “four-oceans navy” nearly 400 ships strong to the American voters.