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The article discusses the focus of the U.S. Navy on tactics. It notes that the service is concentrated on the tactical employment of its combat forces as well as in its doctrine and practice. It mentions that the service has the tendency to get defeated by an opponent that can balance the employment of its forces at both the tactical and operational levels of war. It cites the over-reliance on technology as a cause in the inclination of the service towards tactics.

Focuses on the collaboration between the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard to create the warship 'National Fleet'. Integration of the Integrated Deepwater System of the Coast Guard and the Littoral Combat Ship program of the Navy to realize the warship; Enhancement in the surface warfare capabilities; Development of sustainable ship systems.

Reports issues related to combat readiness. Plan of the U.S. Air Force to lease an aircraft for the replacement of the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker fleet; Transformation of the Exercise Giant Shadow of the U.S. Navy; Effort of Czech Republic Defense Minister Jaroslav Tvrdik to prepare the soldiers for the war against Iraq.