CHIPS And Ships: Time To Stop Gambling With U.S. Seapower (From Defense Opinion)

Question: What do America’s semi-conductor manufacturers have in common with America’s naval shipyards? Answer: Both are critical to national security, and both are in danger of falling behind China. In March, President Joe Biden announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding, along with $11 billion in loans under the CHIPS and Science Act for Intel’s Ocotillo campus. That’s commitment. But while the Biden administration is moving fast on chips, combat ships are in big trouble. I have written more on this subject here.