China's fleet challenges a lot of American allies, partners, and friends. Why not mass produce a common corvette with our closest allies to put numbers into the fight in the first island chain?
With the U.S. shipbuilding base in decline, the United States must take bold action to remain a credible maritime power and uphold the rules-based order that has underpinned peace and prosperity in Asia for decades. This order could be strengthened by a trilateral collaboration that unites the United States, Japan, and South Korea in co-developing and mass-producing a new class of fast-attack missile corvettes. From the outset, these vessels would be designed with a clear value proposition for the high-end fight, while also being tailored for maritime domain awareness and maritime security. They would bolster allied naval capacity and serve as an exportable platform to support ASEAN partners on the frontlines of illicit activity, maritime coercion, grey zone warfare, and great power competition.
Endorsed! Corvettes. Sloops. Whatever.
Do what we can now while rebuilding our shipbuilding industry.
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NOTE: Photo of a Chinese corvette from the article.
