OMB director launches broadside at shipbuilders to close Sea Air Space 2026
[Editor’s Note: This video was filmed before the surprise announcement that Navy Secretary John Phelan will be leaving the administration. For more on that, click here.]
The last day of the Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space conference was almost in the books when Office of Management and Budget chief Russel Vought stepped up to the plate and took a big swing at the shipbuilding industry. Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Navy reporter Diana Stancy discuss his comments, then dive into what they saw on the show floor as the conference wrapped up.
That’s it for our videos from the conference, but make sure to catch up on our full-court press show coverage.
OMB director Russel Vought criticized the shipbuilding industry during the Navy League’s annual Sea Air Space conference. His comments highlighted concerns regarding defense procurement and military readiness, reflecting ongoing issues within the shipbuilding sector.
- OMB director Russel Vought criticized the shipbuilding industry.
- Comments made during the Navy League’s Sea Air Space conference.
- The report includes discussions from Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief and Navy reporter.