US to discuss dual-use shipbuilding with Japan, navy chief says

US to discuss dual-use shipbuilding with Japan, navy chief says US to discuss dual-use shipbuilding with Japan, navy chief says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will talk with Japan the option of employing dual-use shipbuilding — building commercial ships with milit applications — Navy Secret John Phelan told Nikkei Asia.

“We’ve got to look at all options,” to boost joint capacity and to ensure that deterrence works against China, he said.