Why the US's New Shipbuilding Strategy Is Unlikely to Work

Why the US's New Shipbuilding Strategy Is Unlikely to Work

To succeed, Washington will need to look outward, not inward.

The US Navy’s Shipbuilding Disaster

Key Points and Summary – America’s naval shipbuilding capacity is in a state of crisis, a “terrible” situation that poses a significant national security risk as China rapidly expands its fleet. The core of the problem is a severe and persistent shortage of skilled labor, from welders to technicians. U.S. shipyards are struggling to hire and, more importantly, retain workers, with high turnover rates crippling their ability to build new warships…