The Pentagon wants $1.85 billion to explore building U.S. Navy vessels in foreign shipyards, specifically South Korea and Japan.

Supporters say America’s allies can help close critical shipbuilding gaps, but critics argue the move could undermine the U.S. industrial base, workforce development, supply chain security, and long-term naval readiness.

In this episode of Mission Critical, host Ryan Robertson sits down with Matt Paxton, president of the Shipbuilders Council of America, to discuss the growing debate over foreign-built U.S. warships.

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