South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions

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The United States is leveraging South Korea’s leading shipbuilding industry to revamp its aging naval fleet amid escalating geopolitical tensions. This strategic partnership extends beyond security to include defense manufacturing and technology cooperation.

The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...