Navy Awards GD Electric Boat $1.28B in Contracts While Service Continues Sub Negotiations
The Navy this week issued General Dynamics Electric Boat two contract modifications worth $1.28 billion to keep submarine suppliers operating…
SECNAV Del Toro is ‘Evaluating All Legal Options’ Over Suspected Faulty Welds at Newport News Shipbuilding
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro told the House Armed Services Committee that “the Navy is evaluating all legal…
Lawmakers to Investigate Faulty Sub, Carrier Welding at Newport News Shipbuilding
THE PENTAGON – The House Armed Services Committee is investigating substandard welding on submarines and aircraft carriers at Newport News…
DoJ Notified of Suspected Faulty Welds on Subs, Aircraft Carriers at Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipuilder Newport News Shipbuilding, Va., informed the Department of Justice of faulty welds that may have been made intentionally on…
The Fate of the ‘Most Famous Ship that Didn’t Sink’ Unclear, Plans for SS United States Stalled
The world’s fastest ocean liner’s days are numbered at the Philadelphia pier where it has been berthed for decades. Whether…
HII Awarded $78M for Quality of Life Improvements at Newport News
The Navy issued HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding a $ 78 million contract modification for quality-of-life improvements that includes building a…
Carrier USS John C. Stennis Overhaul Delayed, Work Will Take More than 5 Years to Complete
This post has been updated with additional information from Naval Sea Systems Command. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The midlife overhaul…
Aircraft Carrier Enterprise Delivery Delayed by 18 Months, Says Navy
The future aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-80) will deliver a year and a half later than prior projections, according to…
Attack Sub Boise Overhaul At Risk Under One-Year Continuing Resolution
The long-awaited overhaul of the idle attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764) is in jeopardy if Congress does not pass a…
HII Awarded USS Harry S. Truman $913M Mid-Life Overhaul Contract
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding was awarded a $913 million contract for the advanced procurement for the mid-life overhaul and nuclear…