The U.S. Navy has entered a $448 million partnership with Palantir Technologies to implement ShipOS, an AI-driven operating system aimed at enhancing nuclear submarine production efficiency. This initiative, announced on December 9, 2025, seeks to streamline fragmented data systems in shipyards and suppliers, significantly reducing planning times. With a successful pilot reducing submarine scheduling from 160 hours to under 10 minutes, this development emphasizes the need for India to expedite its indigenous submarine projects, such as Project P-75I. As U.S. capabilities evolve in the face of rising maritime threats, New Delhi must prioritize AI integration in its defense manufacturing to maintain regional stability and counterbalance peer competitors.