Report: U.S. Navy is Feeling Out Ship Construction Options in Turkey

Turkish frigate TCG Istanbul, first in a new class (STM press handout image)

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Momentum appears to be building within some corners of the Trump administration to offshore U.S. Navy warship production to yards in U.S. allied nations, where well-developed shipbuilding industries with available capacity can be found. It would require changing U.S. law and longstanding practice, but this has not deterred proponents: South Korea's "Big Three" have openly sought the administration's support for building American warships in Korea, and U.S. officials have recently met with Turkish counterparts to discuss component and frigate construction in Turkey, insiders told Mideast Eye. 

Go to this link to read the full article published by The Maritime Executive https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-u-s-navy-is-feeling-out-ship-construction-options-in-turkey