The SHIPS Act aims to rebuild America’s maritime fleet but falls short by prioritizing quick fixes over domestic capacity, while China’s dominance in shipbuilding highlights the urgent need for a more comprehensive strategy. Critics argue the bill lacks the subsidies and industrial policy required to compete globally or address critical weaknesses like atrophied repair yards.
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St. Johns Ship Building, a subsidiary of Americraft Marine, has secured its first U.S. Navy contract to construct a Dive Support Vessel, marking a strategic expansion into defense-sector work. The contract highlights the company’s growing capabilities and opens doors for future naval projects.
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Australias Drone Forge is tackling the drone industry’s fragmented support systems with DF Fleet 1, a turn-key fleet service offering procurement, insurance, and management to simplify enterprise adoption. The startup aims to make drones as standardized as data centers, targeting sectors like emergency response, utilities, and mining with its subscription-based, fully managed solution.
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Expleo’s Vision 202X initiative is transforming naval engineering by blending talent development with sustainable innovation, preparing engineers for future maritime challenges through hands-on design and real-world collaboration. Guided by Royal Navy veteran Commodore Steve Prest, the program bridges academic theory with operational demands, showcasing cutting-edge vessel concepts at industry events like the Combined Naval Event 2025.
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Professionals like Michael, with over 6,000 flight hours and 7,800 incident-free missions, are redefining the UAV industry through expertise and real-world applications. Meanwhile, voices like Miriam McNabb bridge innovation and market adoption, highlighting the human factor in this high-tech field.
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