US Navy & Allies Strategic Partnership: Outpacing China at Sea

Why the US Navy must look to allies if it wants to catch up to China at sea

To close gap with Chinese fleet, analysts say the US must outsource shipbuilding to South Korea and Japan – but the move risks backlash.

US Navy & Allies Strategic Partnership: Outpacing China at Sea

As the United States Navy faces mounting challenges to its maritime dominance, experts argue that forging stronger alliances is essential to counter China’s rapidly expanding naval capabilities. With Beijing investing heavily in advanced warships, missile systems, and strategic infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific, Washington’s solo efforts risk falling short in maintaining balance at sea. In this context, collaboration with regional partners …