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127 - Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis
The Red Line
Navigating the Shipbuilding Crisis
This chapter examines the U.S. Navy's complex relationship with private shipbuilding companies, revealing tensions between shareholders' interests and military needs. It discusses systemic challenges within the Navy's procurement process, illustrated by issues like project delays and cost overruns, particularly in programs such as the Zumwalt and Littoral Combat Ship. The narrative emphasizes the urgent need for renewed focus on shipbuilding amidst rising geopolitical tensions, drawing lessons from historical military mobilization.
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