October 2025

WorkBoat October 2025 – Volume 85 Edition 10

All eyes are on U.S. shipbuilding as the industry looks to capitalize on strong federal support and renewed national attention. A new wave of opportunity is emerging. One such opportunity, highlighted in this month’s cover story, comes from the Department of Defense. The Pentagon is pushing to develop a large fleet of autonomous drone ships to help protect U.S. assets at sea and deter a potential Chinese advance across the Taiwan Strait. Both new and established players across the country are eager to get involved.