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> The U.S. already manufactures warships, though, and we’re already by far the best at it. We very slowly build a small number of incredibly expensive ships. F
by klooney 2y ago
> The U.S. already manufactures warships, though, and we’re already by far the best at it.
We very slowly build a small number of incredibly expensive ships. For any other value of "manufacturers warships", Korea or Italy are better and more reliable.
Also, it's not clear if aircraft carriers are survivable in a vaguely peer context. Missiles and drones have come a long way.
> Australia just cancelled a deal with France in order to buy subs built in the U.S. We build the best in the world
We won't be sending them because we can't build them because our defense shipbuilding industry is moribund, and there is no civilian shipbuilding industry to do double duty.
- jopsen 2y agoWouldn't you be better off buying ships from allies? Nobody does everything.
- kashunstva 2y ago> buying ships from allies In 2025, is the word “ally” even a legitimate term in the U.S. political lexicon?
- mrguyorama 2y agoWe were literally buying Frigates from Italy, because they build really good frigates and we can't build a mid-size ship worth a damn it seems. LMAO does the Navy pay tariffs?
- pyrale 2y ago> Also, it's not clear if aircraft carriers are survivable in a vaguely peer context. It's not clear if the planet is survivable in a vaguely peer context. What do you want, build a second planet and make Mexico pay for it?