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Senators press nominee to deliver 30‑year shipbuilding plan; industry capacity, workforce and AUKUS production flagged as urgent
Summary
Lawmakers pressed Admiral Daryl Caudle on long‑term shipbuilding demands, asking for a 30‑year plan, multiyear procurement, workforce expansion and measures to double Virginia‑class submarine production to meet AUKUS and U.S. needs.
Senators told Admiral Daryl Caudle at his confirmation hearing that stabilizing shipbuilding demand, expanding industrial capacity and rebuilding the shipyard workforce are top priorities for the Navy. Lawmakers repeatedly asked Caudle to commit to delivering a 30‑year shipbuilding plan with the president's budget. "You have my complete commitment on that," Caudle said in response to a direct request that the plan be timely and provide the private sector with a predictable demand signal. Multiple senators warned that inconsistent multi‑year signals and maintenance shortfalls have strained yards and the public ship maintenance…
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