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Shipbuilding Strategy: The requirements for naval power, as defined by strategic planning. In the 1980s, this led to the goal of a “600-ship Navy,” while the current target stands at a reduced “381-ship Navy.”
Legislative and Funding Support: Continuous bipartisan support from Congress has been crucial in providing resources necessary for shipbuilding endeavors.
Private Sector Capacity: A healthy and robust private sector to construct vessels has historically complemented naval requirements, but this aspect has recently become a bottleneck for the industry.