Can America build warships fast enough to match China? Maine shipyard clears Pentagon test to build a second destroyer

The Pentagon has certified General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to construct a second guided-missile destroyer. This decision reflects improvements in production capability to meet naval demands. However, Congress must secure funding for actual construction of the second vessel. The U.S. aims to strengthen its naval capabilities in response to China's expanding fleet. The certification marks a critical step toward enhancing the American maritime industrial base.