OSD Comptroller Says U.S. Shipyards Can’t Build 3 Destroyers a Year
This story has been updated to include a statement from a spokesperson for Bath Iron Works. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The…
Destroyer Carl M. Levin Completes Acceptance Trials
Future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG-120) completed its Navy acceptance trials on Friday, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced.…
Navy Issues Ingalls, Bath Iron Works Contracts for DDG(X) Design and Engineering
The Navy on Friday announced contract awards to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding and General Dynamics’ Bath Iron Works to work on…
VIDEO: Navy Commissions Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor
The Navy commissioned its newest warship, a sleek, high-tech destroyer bearing the name of a fallen Navy SEAL who gave…
Spanish Frigate to Join Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group on Upcoming Deployment
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Spanish frigate will deploy with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and attached to its carrier strike group on a…
Destroyer Paul Ignatius Passes Acceptance Trials Ahead of Early 2019 Delivery
Guided-missile destroyer Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) has completed its acceptance trials ahead of an expected early 2019 delivery to the Navy,…
Second Zumwalt Destroyer Michael Monsoor Leaves Bath Iron Works for California
The second Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer has left a shipyard in Maine on Friday bound for California, Naval Sea Systems…
Second Zumwalt Destroyer Needs New Engine After Turbine Blades Damaged in Sea Trials
This post has been updated to include a statement from Rolls-Royce, and again to include a statement from Naval Sea…
DDG-51 Program Office Preparing RFP for Next Multiyear Buy; Will Include Options for Additional Ships
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD — The Navy is preparing to release the request for proposals (RFP) for at least 10 Arleigh…
House Armed Services Committee Debates Hypoxia, LCS Buys, CVN-78 Shock Trials, Flight III Upgrade Schedule
The House Armed Services Committee passed its annual defense bill on Thursday after a 14-hour markup, sending the bill to…