WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military will carry out maintenance work on as many as six American naval ships at international shipyards next fiscal year if approved by Congress, aiming to keep up with China's naval capacity.
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U.S. Navy to identify which Indo-Pacific shipyards it can use in wartime
Up to six repair availabilities requested in countries like Japan, South Korea and India
The USS Essex amphibious assault ship leaves BAE Systems' Pride of California dry dock in San Diego in September 2023. Shipyards in the U.S. have struggled to maintain their workforces. (U.S. Navy)
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