- Joined
- Sep 22, 2008
- Messages
- 86,906
- Points
- 113
USN ordered frigate from italy and now south korea.
By
Costas Paris
Follow
Oct. 12, 2025 7:00 pm ET
The World’s Largest Shipyard Is Helping the U.S. Catch Up to China's NavyPlay video: The World’s Largest Shipyard Is Helping the U.S. Catch Up to China's Navy
China’s fleet of warships is eclipsing the U.S. As tensions between the two global powers grow, the U.S. is looking to South Korea, one of its biggest allies in Asia, to help increase its battleship supply. Photo: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
At the Philadelphia shipyard in August, executives from its Korean parent company stood with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for a ceremony announcing $5 billion in investments and orders for 12 new ships.
Lee promised to help build a skilled workforce in the U.S., saying the shipbuilding industry would represent “growth, opportunity, dreams and hope” for young Americans.
South Korea Ordered 12 New Vessels from a U.S. Shipyard. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Hanwha says two ships on order will be made almost entirely in South Korea
By
Costas Paris
Follow
Oct. 12, 2025 7:00 pm ET
The World’s Largest Shipyard Is Helping the U.S. Catch Up to China's NavyPlay video: The World’s Largest Shipyard Is Helping the U.S. Catch Up to China's Navy
China’s fleet of warships is eclipsing the U.S. As tensions between the two global powers grow, the U.S. is looking to South Korea, one of its biggest allies in Asia, to help increase its battleship supply. Photo: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
At the Philadelphia shipyard in August, executives from its Korean parent company stood with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for a ceremony announcing $5 billion in investments and orders for 12 new ships.
Lee promised to help build a skilled workforce in the U.S., saying the shipbuilding industry would represent “growth, opportunity, dreams and hope” for young Americans.
