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127 - Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis

The Red Line

CHAPTER

Navigating the Shipbuilding Crisis

This chapter explores the multifaceted crisis facing the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding industry, emphasizing the loss of industrial capacity and the urgent need for recapitalization. It highlights the complications of supply chain issues linked to just-in-time manufacturing, the impact of congressional funding uncertainties, and the resulting inefficiencies in defense project execution. The discussion also addresses the political and economic factors influencing naval production, drawing comparisons with international practices and illustrating the importance of long-term contracts to stabilize the industry.

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