Navy secretary visits New England sub building sitesThe Navy and General Dynamics reached agreement this summer on a $10 billion contract for two Columbia-class nuclear ballistic submarines. The first of those subs is expected to be in the water by 2027.3 years ago
Help wanted: Sub builder hopes to hire 18K workersThe U.S. Navy awarded the largest shipbuilding contract in its history in December, ordering nine more attack submarines for a total of $22.2 billion.4 years ago
Lawmakers visit shipbuilder amid talk of Navy cutsThe tour came several weeks after a memo was leaked that outlined a Pentagon proposal to cut shipbuilding.4 years ago
Hardware, end-strength, Russia and China sanctions. Here’s the deal lawmakers reached on the huge defense policy bill.U.S. House and Senate negotiators reached agreement Monday on the 2019 defense authorization bill.By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III5 years ago