South China Morning Post
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Why the US Navy must look to allies if it wants to catch up to China at sea
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The US Navy is exploring partnerships with South Korea and Japan for warship design and construction to compete with China's naval capabilities, though the proposal faces domestic political resistance. The US budget includes $1.85 billion for a feasibility study on outsourcing frigate and destroyer production.
Why the US Navy must look to allies if it wants to catch up to China at sea
Washington’s plans to work with allies on warship design and construction face steep opposition at home, but analysts warn that the US must outsource shipbuilding to South Korea and Japan if it wants to close its gap in fleet size with China.
The US budget submission for the next financial year includes US$1.85 billion for a study on outsourcing parts of the design and construction of frigates and destroyers, according to media reports last month.
USNI News, the news service of the US Naval...
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