How might a major Commonwealth power distribute defence industry if British companies remained the principal suppliers?
Short answerA British-led subsidiary network could begin with smaller work and local maintenance across the Commonwealth before selected yards grow toward cruiser construction.
NotesA Commonwealth industrial network could spread smaller construction work, suppliers, and maintenance capacity among several countries. Subsidiaries would let yards repair ships built elsewhere while gradually increasing local capability. Some locations might grow toward cruiser construction. Capital ships and carriers would probably remain concentrated because their construction is especially demanding, although repair infrastructure would still need to be distributed.