President Trump's nominee for Navy Secretary, John Phelan, highlighted the ongoing challenges in U.S. submarine shipbuilding during his confirmation hearing. Delays in key projects like the Block IV Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines reflect systemic issues within the Navy, including inadequate maintenance and massive cost overruns. Phelan emphasized the importance of revitalizing the industrial base and proposed strategies from the SHIPS Act to attract private sector investment and skilled workers. He flagged submarine construction as a priority area that needs urgent attention to ensure national defense capabilities.
Submarines are considered a Trump administration priority, as well as a key capability the US needs to confront top adversaries.
Phelan pointed to several ideas from the SHIPS Act, such as incentivizing the private sector to invest in shipyards and helping make a shipbuilding career attractive to skilled workers with competitive pay.
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