The US Navy is considering building its next ships in foreign shipyards in Asia, as well as potentially using foreign designs. There are reports of a study and a plan that suggest the navy is open to this possibility, with some outlets mentioning the use of foreign-made ships or foreign yards to build certain types of vessels. The navy's shipbuilding plans are still being developed, with some discussions focusing on how to address the challenge of finding enough skilled workers to build the ships the navy needs.