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

The Navy has been facing a chronic issue with rust on its warships, which has been a priority since President Trump saw a rust-covered USS Dewey in 2025. Mark Lattner, the director of the Navy’s Ship Integrity and Performance Engineering, has been tasked with finding solutions, including the use of polysiloxane paint and improving sailor training. The Navy is also working with industry to develop better technology and ship designs that reduce rust and corrosion.