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US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum outlining measures to boost the construction and repair of ships for the country's Navy.
The document, published by the White House, says Trump instructed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to organize the construction of a fifth naval shipbuilding and repair yard to increase capabilities for repairing submarines and aircraft carriers.
The memorandum also instructs the Pentagon to create a specialized center for repairing the most critical submarine components and to reorganize the command responsible for ship repair and modernization.
Additionally, the US President tasked finding ways to more effectively attract investment in shipbuilding.
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Donald Trump signed a memorandum aimed at boosting construction and repair of ships for the US Navy.
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Donald Trump signed a memorandum instructing the Pentagon to build a fifth naval shipyard and take other measures to develop Navy shipbuilding.
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The Pentagon is expected to begin implementing the orders, including selecting a site for the new shipyard and creating a repair center for submarine parts.