Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
The U.S. shipbuilding industry has fallen on hard times. President Donald Trump wants to revive the sector, starting with new ...
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Wisconsin could see thousands of lost jobs as defense contractors face declining military equipment orders
Industry leaders note that defense contracts often span decades. Buyers must be confident that future White Houses will honor ...
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Wisconsin’s defense industry at risk if buyers shift billions in arms purchases to other Rust Belt states
Roads, bridges, and public transit systems rely heavily on tax revenue. If Wisconsin sees a steep decline in defense spending ...
The Warship That Shows Why the U.S. Navy Is Falling Behind China
A blizzard of design changes by the military have put production of the USS Constellation years behind schedule and millions ...
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Shipbuilding Revitalization Requires Reforms from the Navy, Shipbuilders, and Congress Alike
The U.S. Navy currently has 296 battle force ships. The Navy’s goal is to achieve a fleet of either 355 or 381 manned battle force ships. The goal of a 355-ship Navy became U.S. policy in the fiscal ...