Mission Critical: Episode 1 - Shipbuilding is 'getting better'
The first episode of Mission Critical kicks off with a conversation at the heart of American sea power. Host Ryan Robertson speaks with Chris Kastner, President and CEO of HII, the nation’s largest warship builder, about the future of the U.S. Navy. From industrial capacity to new classes of warships, Kastner explains how HII is helping bring President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” vision to life—and what it means for U.S. maritime dominance. Also included in this episode is an update on DDG 1000, the USS Zumwalt, as it gets underway for the first time since 2023. The US Navy is also preparing to take the next steps in its quest to field manned-unmanned teams, and Newport News Shipbuilding celebrates a major milestone.
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