WASHINGTON -- As the U.S. struggles to keep up with China's growing maritime might, lawmakers in Washington are exploring ways to address the country's shipbuilding constraints, including adopting Japan's method of producing a set number of submarines every year.
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U.S. Congress studies Japan's fixed submarine production schedule
Building a boat a year, Tokyo adjusts fleet size by adjusting ship retirement age
A submarine is seen in the dock of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan. Mitsubishi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries take turns delivering a submarine a year to the Ministry of Defense. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura)
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