Amid all the chaos blaring across multiple media channels now, in particular the growing resistance against Trump’s tariffs amongst his closest allies, a silver lining has actually emerged.
Brilliantly, this silver lining is not only beneficial from an economic perspective, but also from a national security perspective.
Amazingly, CNN has actually reported on a favorable development within the Trump administration.
A development that occurred right in the midst of a trade war, no less.
However, as reported (even by CNN!), it would appear that Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Hyundai Heavy Industries recently signed a memorandum of understanding that will reportedly serve as “a big step in helping the US Navy build new warships to keep pace with rival China in fleet size.”
A rather huge deal, considering how exponentially the Chinese fleet has grown in the lst several years.
“China now possesses the biggest navy in the world by number of hulls, the U.S. Defense Department,” Forbes admitted in 2021.
Well, it looks like the United States is set to redress that major error.
Indeed, HII Executive Vice President Brian Blanchette was rather clear about the high potential for strong mutual benefit.
“Today’s agreement reflects our commitment to explore all opportunities to expand US shipbuilding capacity in support of national security,” Blanchette remarked during the Sea Air Space 2025 exposition.
Excellent.
“By working with our shipbuilding allies and sharing best practices, we believe this MOU offers real potential to help accelerate delivery of quality ships,” Blanchette added.
Does it ever.
Carl Schuster, a former US Navy captain, certainly agrees.
Indeed, the Hawaii-based analyst noted that the new deal with South Korea would undoubtedly help “alleviate the impact” of the current American deficit in miliary shipbuilding.
“This agreement is a strong start towards alleviating the impact of America’s shortfall in shipbuilding capacity,” Schuster proclaimed.
Absolutely.
“Hyundai and Huntington can use the agreement to train new American workers for HII’s shipyards. A labor shortage is the primary limiting factor in America’s shipyard capacity,” Schuster continued.
Well, seems like a golden opportunity may well have arisen for American manufacturing after all.
One that benefits national security, no less.
The sentiment was equally optimistic across the Pacific.
Joo Wonho, the chief executive of naval and special shipbuilding at Hyundai Heavy in South Korea, is certainly optimistic.
“We aim to enhance the shipbuilding capacities and capabilities of both nations and, furthermore, to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral security cooperation,” Wonho proclaimed.
These views are not only shared by American and South Korean perspectives, but also sensible British perspectives.
Bence Nemeth, who serves as a senior lecturer at King’s College London, made it very clear that this newly emergent deal has immense implications in the short term and long term.
“In the short term, the US Navy will benefit from increased availability of ships, and in the medium term, it could accelerate the growth of its fleet. This can help Washington maintain its global maritime dominance. A strong U.S. Navy is also crucial for South Korean national security, as it helps deter North Korean aggression,” Nemeth
Now, why can’t major news networks focus on developments like this, rather than the spiraling gloom and doom that continues to choke American markets, in an apparently unabated manner?
Author: Jane Jones
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