Lawmakers push for domestic shipbuilding fixes as US Navy explores overseas options

Lawmakers are urging the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to focus on strengthening the domestic shipbuilding industry amid discussions about potentially outsourcing ship construction to foreign partners. During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, bipartisan representatives emphasized the importance of building ships in the U.S. as part of the fiscal 2027 Defense Department budget considerations. This comes after the Navy's recent shipbuilding plan suggested exploring overseas options for ship construction.