Study finds US could struggle to repair battle-damaged ships in a war with China
A study found that the United States may lack sufficient capacity to repair battle-damaged ships during a conflict with China. This is a preparedness assessment, not evidence of an ongoing war.
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Why it matters
Limited naval repair capacity could reduce the resilience and sustained operating ability of US forces in a major Pacific conflict.
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