# The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - Thursday, July 17, 2026

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Podcast: [The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-federal-drive-with-terry-gerton-504783)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:00:00+00:00
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Today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" The Navy wants a larger fleet, but it's not clear that America's shipyards, suppliers and workforce can deliver it Do the assumptions behind the Navy's new shipbuilding plan still fit today's strategic environment? Modern conflicts move quickly. A new report examines whether the Pentagon's contracting system can keep pace with the demands of today's battlefield See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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