Trump doesn’t like rusty boats: This U.S. Navy engineer is trying to solve the problem - “There’s no great solution”

Saltwater and metal don’t get along well. So, it should come as no surprise that U.S. Navy ships get rusty, which President ...

Navy Has A Plan To Attack Embarrassing Rust Caked On Its Warships

An image of a rust-streaked USS Dewey last year sparked Trump to demand change in how the Navy deals with "running rust." ...
Defense One

Rust Is a $21-Billion Problem for the Pentagon

Rust costs the Pentagon more money annually than many of its most expensive weapons systems—up to $21 billion per year, according to a Defense Department-commissioned audit released in March. The ...
The National Interest

Does the U.S. Navy Have a Rust Problem?

The U.S. Navy has a diplomatic problem. It’s a problem that stems from the most mundane of failings: neglect of vessels’ outward appearance. The amphibious assault ships USS Boxer and Fort McHenry put ...