Lawmakers push for domestic shipbuilding fixes as US Navy explores overseas options
Defense News • 5/14/2026 – 5/15/2026
Summary
Lawmakers are advocating for improvements in domestic shipbuilding as the U.S. Navy considers building ships at foreign shipyards. This development follows the release of the Navy's fiscal 2027 shipbuilding plan on Monday.
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