Reviving the U.S. Second Fleet: A Strategic Response to Emerging Threats in the Atlantic and Arctic

In this interview, Vice Admiral Doug Perry, Commander Second Fleet, US Navy discusses its critical role in countering resurgent Russian activities in the Atlantic and securing vital transatlantic connections. He highlights the fleet’s 2018 reestablishment after its dissolution in 2011, driven by geopolitical shifts like the annexation of Crimea and increasing Russian undersea warfare capabilities. Perry also explores challenges in the Arctic, the importance of safeguarding undersea infrastructure, and NATO’s joint efforts to maintain maritime security and freedom in international waters.