Weak shipbuilding could be the US Navy's Achilles' heel in a war with China

A hollowed out industrial base, which the Navy depends on, could spell trouble for the sea service in a high-end conflict in the Pacific.

By: Business Insider

Nov 19 2024
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Weak shipbuilding could be the US Navy's Achilles' heel in a war with China

The US Navy's shipbuilding muscles have atrophied, leaving it with a serious problem amid China's massive military buildup.Thiep Nguyen/US Navy
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