Focus: US Navy's Shipbuilding Industry Confronts Production Challenges as Global Maritime Threats Rise.

The U.S. shipbuilding industry is facing significant challenges in meeting the growing demands for naval power as the U.S. Navy works to maintain its global dominance. Brett A. Seidle, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, recently testified before the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee on March 11, 2025. While U.S. shipbuilders continue to produce advanced, high-quality warships, Seidle acknowledged that the industry is struggling to produce enough vessels at the necessary rate to meet the Navy’s increasing demands. The need for a greater number of ships is particularly critical as global maritime threats intensify. Read full Naval News at this link ...

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The Virginia-class attack submarine Minnesota (SSN 783) is under construction at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, one of the most important shipbuilders in the U.S. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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