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However, a stark warning comes from the American Chief of Navy's recent testimony, which admits that the current pace of submarine delivery is inadequate. The US estimates that a 10–20% transformational improvement is needed—and this may still fall short. The testimony suggests that other partners may need to help accelerate shipbuilding efforts, raising the question: Should Australia consider asking the US for a "moonshot" initiative—perhaps a detailed blueprint to help manufacture parts locally or share innovations?