Navy Bets $900M on Automated Factories to Boost Submarine Production
- Mar 20, 2026
- Lauren C. Williams
The U.S. Navy is investing $900 million in automated manufacturing facilities to boost submarine production capacity. These factories use robotics and AI-driven systems to address workforce shortages and improve efficiency. The initiative is part of a broader effort to scale production of Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines. The move signals a shift toward advanced manufacturing in shipbuilding.