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US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives

The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.

By Megan Eckstein

4 months ago

Defense firms outsource sub, carrier construction amid labor woes

If the Navy's prime shipbuilders can't bring enough workers to their facilities, they're looking to outsource more work to manufacturers elsewhere.

By Megan Eckstein

11 months ago

Sen. Jack Reed is a quiet professional. If Democrats win the Senate, he’ll be front and center.

With Democrats fighting to retake the Senate and the White House in the Nov. 3 elections, Sen. Jack Reed is favored to move into one of Congress' most visible positions and become a major defense figure for his party ― and just as the military’s transition toward competition with China and Russia is gaining momentum.

3 years ago

Courtney: Trump plan to cut sub production ‘dead on arrival’

At issue is the White House's commitment to keep building Virginia-class boats.

4 years ago

Help wanted: Sub builder hopes to hire 18K workers

The 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

Engineer claims he was fired for concerns about subs

At issue our the hulls of Virginia-class submarines and whether they're shedding an outer skin made up of sonar-absorbing material that makes them stealthy.

4 years ago