February 15, 2024

Shipyard Readiness: US-China Tensions and Strategic Preparedness

Ship under construction at bath iron works, Bath, ME

Chinese shipyards are now in the best times and prepared to back a long war in the Indo-Pacific. The fact that they are ready to build at wartime rates seems to be an indicator of the high level of preparedness for a long war.

 

In contrast, the state of the shipbuilding industry in the United States is viewed as in tatters. The country’s industrial base is faced with several critical challenges that have to be corrected with urgency in order to discourage a probable conflict with China. This is through increasing the country’s shipyards’ capacities and capabilities so as to be able to meet demands in the wake of war.

 

The preparedness of China’s shipyards in an extended war and the relative unpreparedness of American shipyards underline strategic challenges for the United States. The imperativeness of the challenges requires the United States to be engaged in reducing those risks to make sure the appropriate balance and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific are obtained.

 

This circumstance underscores the need for having such shipbuilding capabilities in national defense and strategic preparedness, especially under the ever-growing tensions that exist between China and the United States.

 

At Armes Precision of Lynchburg, Virginia, we are committed to significantly enhancing the nation’s shipbuilding readiness. We invest in our workforce, nurturing skills to meet future challenges, and actively engage in research and development collaborations to bridge technology gaps. These initiatives are central to our mission to help streamline ship production, bolster the capabilities and efficiency of naval vessels, and secure the US’s leadership in naval defense and strategic preparedness.

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Read More: https://www.wsj.com/world/china/chinas-shipyards-are-ready-for-a-protracted-war-americas-arent-d6f004dd