US to discuss dual-use shipbuilding with Japan, navy chief says

The US will talk with Japan about the option of employing dual-use shipbuilding -- building commercial ships with military applications -- Navy Secretary John Phelan told Nikkei Asia, Report informs via Nikkei Asia.

"We've got to look at all options," to boost joint capacity and to ensure that deterrence works against China, he said.

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