The United States is actively seeking to enhance its naval capabilities by leveraging the shipbuilding expertise and capacity of its allies, South Korea and Japan, amid concerns over China's expanding naval power. American lawmakers are conducting visits to these countries to explore collaboration opportunities. Japan recently secured a successful deal to supply state-of-the-art warships to Australia, which senior Japanese defense officials describe as a model for future exports. Tokyo is also considering Southeast Asian nations as potential markets for its advanced naval vessels. This strategy reflects the U.S. acknowledgment of its diminished domestic manufacturing base in shipbuilding, making it increasingly reliant on allied support to counterbalance China's maritime growth.