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The navel power plays the roll of decider in a balance of power scenario. They remain neutral and then join the less powerful side in order to tip the scales and maintain the international order.
A navy alone is useless when used to conqueror and holding territory. To hold and control land you need land forces.
the US needs to fast track on-shoring of heavy industry to facilitate the construction of ships and related tech in order to maintain control of the oceans and maintain the traditional anglo role.