Crisis in America's Defense Industrial Base

The podcast reveals the current crisis facing America's defense industrial base, particularly highlighting the alarming gaps in shipbuilding capabilities. As the geopolitical landscape evolves, the need for a robust defense manufacturing sector has become increasingly critical. The reduction in shipyards and supplier capabilities over the years has led to a reliance on a shrinking workforce and fragile supply chains, exacerbated by past procurement policies that diminished the maritime production capacity. Urgent measures are needed to revitalize shipbuilding to meet national security demands, particularly amidst rising tensions with global adversaries.