Continuous construction and equitable outcomes

Halting capital-ship construction threatens the industry that builds those ships unless the government buys and maintains the idle infrastructure. Losing that capacity would make a later restart more difficult. In the British example, initial batches give way to two new capital ships every two years, with no more than four under construction at once. America could follow a comparable rhythm, while Japan could replace older ships in pairs as eligibility dates arrived. The American example also permits completing Washington, although that remains a national choice. The intended outcome is proportionate value for each signatory, allowing different fleets while preserving the ability to replace ships.