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How Japan could co-produce the US Navy's future fleet
War on the Rocks argued in a June 15 analysis that the US defense industrial base cannot build the fleet the Navy needs on its own, citing industry consolidation, resource shortages and inconsistent demand signals that h.
At a glance
- The analysis argued that US shipbuilding bottlenecks may require allied production, including from Japan.
- It cited US strategy and shipbuilding documents that emphasize allied investment and production.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
War on the Rocks argued in a June 15 analysis that the US defense industrial base cannot build the fleet the Navy needs on its own, citing industry consolidation, resource shortages and inconsistent demand signals that have delayed production of critical vessels and munitions. The piece contended the Navy may have to let allies such as Japan do some of the building, noting that the National Defense Strategy, Navy Warfighting Instructions and the latest US Navy Shipbuilding Plan all stress allied investment and production.
Key facts on file
- The analysis argued that US shipbuilding bottlenecks may require allied production, including from Japan.
- It cited US strategy and shipbuilding documents that emphasize allied investment and production.
PRIMARY SOURCE
War on the RocksSources · two-source rule
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