The US Secretary of the Navy on Tuesday outlined US President Donald Trump’s “Golden Fleet” initiative, stating that revitalising the American shipbuilding industry is essential for restoring strategic maritime dominance over China.
Speaking at the Surface Navy Association symposium, Secretary John Phelan emphasised the importance of a strong industrial base, warning that the US Navy is currently unable to compete with Beijing’s production capacity.
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Trump’s ‘Golden Fleet’ shipbuilding push ‘to give US military and strategic edge’
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