We know Australia’s defence forces are minimal, particularly the navy. The Melbourne was our last aircraft carrier decommissioned in 1982. HMAS Canberra and Adelaide had the potential to be aircraft carriers but the cost was considered too high so Australia is without this capability. What about our allies? Aside from embarrassing levels of incompetence and corruption, the US Navy’s mission readiness is a major problem. For starters, the Navy is shrinking. The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) established a policy for the Navy to have “not fewer than 355 battle force ships.” Yet the Navy’s own website says it has roughly “280 ships ready to be deployed.” That’s 20% below the minimum target, which is especially concerning given that the existing vessels are getting old and obsolete.

China’s latest aircraft carrier

The oldest US ship that’s still on active duty— the USS Blue Ridge— was originally commissioned 54 years ago in November 1970. The average destroyer is 20 years old. The average aircraft carrier (the type of vessel that will be absolutely critical in a conflict with China) is 31 years old.

Yet top brass in the Navy intends to continue expanding the lifespan of these ships— while China aggressively grows its fleet with brand new ships, bigger guns, and cutting-edge technology. To make matters worse, US munitions stockpiles are also old and dwindling. And that’s not even getting into the personnel issues in the Navy— including the full-blown recruiting crisis. In short, not enough people, ammunition, ships, and rampant corruption and incompetence… all while a looming adversary continues to grow its fleet and combat capabilities.

Forget about strategic maneuvers while guns are blazing in the heat of battle; lately, the Navy can’t even steer its ships properly on calm waters in broad daylight.

This is about the most humiliating thing that could happen to a naval commander. And yet, a few years ago during a single four-month period, the Navy suffered three completely avoidable collisions, two deadly.

The USS Fitzgerald collided with a container ship off the coast of Japan due to navigational errors and procedural failures, resulting in the deaths of seven US sailors. Two months later, the USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore due to inadequate training and crew confusion, leading to the deaths of ten US sailors.

There is also clear rot in the highest levels of Navy leadership. For example, in May, federal authorities arrested retired Admiral Robert Burke, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations— the second highest ranking Navy officer— and charged him with bribery offenses. He’s accused of steering lucrative contracts towards a company in exchange for a $500,000 per year job, which he was given when he retired. Ironically, the company offers leadership training. So the corrupt Admiral hired the corrupt company to train the next generation of the Navy’s leadership.

Whoever runs the Navy’s website is also apparently incompetent, because (as of today’s date which is months after his arrest and indictment) Burke’s profile is still live and boasts about his distinguished career.

Aside from embarrassing levels of incompetence and corruption, the Navy’s mission readiness is also a problem. The US Navy has a lot to fix. So what’s their big priority now? Gender inclusivity, of course.

Last week the Navy excitedly announced the launch of its first co-ed submarine— the USS New Jersey, i.e. “Jersey Girl”. That’s literally the nickname. And the Navy called it “a testament to the strength that diversity brings to our Navy,” and, “a symbol of progress, breaking barriers.” The video concludes by saying, “The future of Naval warfare starts here, and it’s more inclusive, stronger, and more capable than ever.”

It’s extraordinary how short-sighted these people are. The future of Naval warfare isn’t “more inclusive”. It’s deadly. It’s bloody. It’s serious business. And it requires serious leaders who understand real-world threats; who can competently develop and execute strategic plans to meet those threats; and who can maximize the value of every dollar they’re given. These people blow through money like, well, drunken sailors. And they demonstrate over and over again that they have no clue about the real challenges that America faces.

This absurd concept of ‘inclusive warfare’ is just the latest example of how Joe Biden’s DEI obsession has set deep and dangerous roots that will continue to harm America for years to come. We can only imagine how much worse this will become if Kamala wins…

Fortunately, Jesus prophesied return to planet Earth is soon so we do not need a Plan B for Australia’s defence force.