The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Hyman G. Rickover Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine — built by General Dynamics’ Electric Boat subsidiary — during a ceremony held at Naval Submarine Base New London
MoreGeneral Dynamics’ Electric Boat subsidiary hosted the ceremonial ship launching of the USS Iowa nuclear submarine in Groton, Connecticut. The company was joined on Saturday by the U.S. Navy and Christie Vilsack,
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Scott Pappano, program executive officer for strategic submarines, said the service branch aims to purchase five Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines through a potential block-buy deal, Defense Daily reported
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Two U.S. Navy officials said some prime contractors are outsourcing construction work on nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers as they face difficulty in hiring enough workers, Defense News reported Friday. Rear Adm.
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Defense and space contractor Curtiss-Wright Corporation has won contracts worth over $220 million for the manufacture of various ship parts for U.S. Navy vessels. Awarded by Bechtel Plant Machinery and General Dynamics Electric
MoreThe Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has awarded $80M in contracts to provide propulsion valves for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarine and Columbia-class submarines programs.
MoreVice Adm. Terry Benedict, director of the U.S. Navyâs Strategic Systems Programs, has announced that the USS Columbia ballistic missile submarine will be launched in 2028 and deployed for its first patrol
MoreNavy Secretary Richard Spencer has said the service is in talks with industry over an option that would allow the purchase of at least 10 Block V Virginia-class submarines through a multiyear procurement
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The U.S. Navy has commissioned USS Colorado that was built by General Dynamics‘ Electric Boat subsidiary as part of the Block III Virginia-class submarine program. Cmdr. Reed Koepp II will serve as commander
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Connecticut Sen. Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) has proposed a bill that seeks to boost the stateâs investment in manufacturing jobs within the defense sector. The Submarine Jobs and Opportunities Building Success Act would
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