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Phelan Pitches Dual-Use Shipbuilding And Investment in U.S. Shipbuilding During Japan Visit

Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

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Phelan Pitches Dual-Use Shipbuilding And Investment in U.S. Shipbuilding During Japan Visit

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visits with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen during a trip to Tokyo in April 2025. (Photo: Japan Ministry of Defense)

In his first visit abroad as Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan pitched to the Japanese government that the two countries work to cooperate on dual-use shipbuilding and also continue promoting efforts for industry to invest in domestic U.S. shipbuilding capabilities. Phelan on Monday said he met with top Japanese officials during his first international trip as secretary. “During our discussions I reinforced our close naval partnership, and a shared commitment to a stronger allied maritime industrial base,” he said…

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