Coverage dated August 10, 2024

U.S. Navy struggles with warship production while facing expanding global threats

Headline from CBS News

The U.S. Navy is struggling to build affordable warships needed to face expanding threats around the world.

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9 articles, oldest first.

Local News 8
The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it? (opens Local News 8)
Published Aug 10, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
Associated Press The Navy’s ability to build lower-cost warships that can shoot down Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea depends in part on a 25-year-old laborer who previously made parts for garbage trucks.
CBS News
U.S. Navy struggles with warship production while facing expanding global threats (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 10, 2024
CBS News's feed description
The U.S. Navy is struggling to build affordable warships needed to face expanding threats around the world.
Military Times
Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it? (opens Military Times)
Published Aug 10, 2024
Military Times's feed description
Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.
The Columbian
The U.S. Navy’s warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it? (opens The Columbian)
Published Aug 10, 2024
The Columbian's feed description
The Navy’s ability to build lower-cost warships that can shoot down Houthi rebel missiles in the Red Sea depends in part on a 25-year-old laborer who previously made parts for garbage trucks.

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