Naval Vessel Construction Abroad: New Rules and Cost Savings.
New rules allow the construction of U.S. naval vessels in foreign shipyards, potentially reducing costs for taxpayers. These changes aim to enhance naval readiness while ensuring that work is not performed by companies linked to China.
Key points
U.S. naval vessels can now be built in NATO or Indo-Pacific allied countries if it's cheaper than in the U.S.
Foreign shipyards must not be owned or operated by Chinese companies.
The Secretary of the Navy must notify Congress before starting construction abroad.
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