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Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal

The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.

By Stephen Losey

4 weeks ago

Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely

Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.

4 weeks ago

South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding

Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 months ago

Senate bill seeks to protect shipbuilding jobs from workforce cuts

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to shield America’s public shipyards from hiring freezes and mass layoffs.

4 months ago

Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to Navy

As a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 months ago

New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delays

Delivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 months ago