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.