The U.S. Navy is exploring outsourcing shipbuilding to allies like South Korea and Japan to address its strained production capabilities and close a perceived gap with China's growing fleet. A proposed $1.85 billion budget submission includes a study on co-producing advanced hull designs, such as Japan's Mogami-class and South Korea's Daegu-class frigates. This move aims to supplement the Navy's overstretched lines, which have faced challenges like design changes, labor shortages, and cost overruns, as exemplified by issues with the Constellation-class frigate program. AI
RANK_REASON The article discusses a significant policy shift and potential strategic partnership for a major military power, involving substantial budget allocation for feasibility studies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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