The Hidden Threat to National Security Is Not Enough Workers.

The article discusses the critical shortage of skilled workers in U.S. shipyards, particularly in the production of nuclear submarines, which poses a threat to national security. The Navy is facing delays and budget overruns due to labor shortages, with the U.S. lagging behind China in shipbuilding. Efforts are being made to address the issue by increasing worker pay and reworking contracts to attract and retain skilled labor in the shipbuilding industry. [Extracted from the article]