The plan considers a new acquisition approach for consolidated cargo replenishment at sea. A lead ship could be built at a foreign yard while investment develops American facilities. The proposal links overseas construction to both existing and newly established US shipyard sites, using a lead-follow model informed by the Coast Guard's icebreaker collaboration. Its stated aim is to deliver the replenishment capability earlier while establishing domestic capacity for subsequent auxiliary construction.
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An overseas lead ship for cargo replenishment
The cargo-replenishment proposal links an overseas-built lead ship with investment in American capacity for follow-on auxiliary construction.