OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.By Theo Egan5 weeks ago
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to IsraelThe buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.By Tara Copp, AP7 months ago
The ‘Iron 9’: The Ford’s all-female bridge watch team is impressing fellow sailors “I think it sends a great signal to the Ford and to the whole Navy,” said the aircraft carrier's assistant first lieutenant.By Dave Ress, (Norfolk, Va.) Daily Press via the AP4 years ago
Shipbuilders approve 3-year pact, ending monthslong strike at Bath Iron WorksA 63-day strike at Bath Iron Works — against the backdrop of a pandemic in an election year — came to an end Sunday with shipbuilders voting to return to their jobs producing warships for the United States Navy.4 years ago
‘Please remember the world is different:’ A sailor recounts the Ike’s 200-plus days at sea and its surreal returnThe carrier and its strike group left Virginia in mid-January and returned this month to a very different America.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
Maine lawmakers want contract relief, quicker payments for industry to combat COVID-19 impactFour lawmakers want to give the defense industrial base some relief from impending coronavirus issues.By Aaron Mehta4 years ago
EUCOM cancels remaining portion of joint Israeli exercise over new coronavirus fearsJuniper Cobra is a joint Isreal-U.S. missile defense exercise that officially kicked off March 3 and was slated to last until March 13.By Shawn Snow4 years ago
Legislators press Trump to push frigate deal to MarinetteEach ship is expected to cost about $900 million.4 years ago
Best pics of the week: Feb. 16, 2020An obstacle endurance course at Quantico, field training exercises at Fort Sill and more of this week's best military photos.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
Keel laid for warship honoring World War II Marine heroGeneral Dynamics Bath Iron Works reached the milestone in the construction of the future guided-missile destroyer John Basilone.4 years ago
Democratic lawmakers threaten $45M tax break for shipyardBut top Republicans back Bath Iron Works.4 years ago