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How To Keep South Korean Shipbuilders From Running Aground In America
Rather than try to save troubled U.S. shipyards, South Korean shipbuilders might do better to start with a new shipyard, designed to accept modern manufacturing methods.
Russia Rattles Nukes As French President Mulls Sending Troops To Kyiv
With Russia clearly worried the West will send troops into Ukraine, will NATO exploit Russia's fear or, once again accede to Russian bluster?
In Jacksonville Florida, A New National Maritime Focus Is In The Cards
The U.S. maritime industry is awakening from decades of slumber. Midsized ports and cohesive maritime regions—areas like Jacksonville—will lead the way.
To Save The U.S. Navy, Rebuild America’s Underfunded Utility Ship Fleet
With America’s Navy now run and ruled by a pair of former Aegis destroyer captains, small craft are getting completely overlooked. That is a mistake.
A New “Polar AUKUS” Can Save America’s Faltering Antarctic And Arctic Strategies
With Sweden and Finland joining NATO, military operations in the polar regions are getting cool again. Before the ardor cools, translate the excitement into an icebreaker-building Polar AUKUS.