Defense Firms Join Wall Street, Tech Giants & Shut Hill Money Spigot
Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Huntington Ingalls have paused political contributions, and one defense expert expects more to join in
Major Submarine Contractor Drops Navy Missile Tube Biz
The disclosure comes as the Pentagon has been looking for ways to backstop key parts of its industrial base as supply chains slowed due to the COVID epidemic.
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Top Defense Execs Ask For Help in Next COVID Stimulus Package
The biggest defense manufacturers in the world warned the Pentagon and OMB of "significant job losses in pivotal states" if Congress doesn't come up with stimulus money to cover unforeseen expenses.
Bath Iron Works Recruits Non-Union Workers As Yard Strike Continues
With contractors on the way, the union and the company remain at an impasse even as seven Navy destroyers languish pierside.
Bath Iron Works Strike Grinds On & COVID Hits The Picket Line
There are no talks scheduled between striking union workers and General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, but leaders have started exchanging letters.
Navy Readies To Buy New Frigates As Industrial Base Wobbles
The Navy will recompete the program after the first 10 ships are under contract, leading to a new award and another bite at the apple for the bidders who lost out the first time around.
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Pentagon, Industry Struggle To Chart Impacts Of COVID On Arsenal
"I think a three month slow-down in program activity is an optimistic projection based on the level of damage the economy is currently sustaining."
Pentagon Pumps $3B Into Industry As COVID-19 Delays Loom
Acquisition chief Ellen Lord says she'll likely ask Congress for billions more to help the defense industry.
Navy OKs Biggest Ever Deal: $22B for 9 Virginia Subs
The Navy is pushing full-speed ahead, and its acquisition chief said the service is prepared to make other programs pay to keep on track.
SecNav Again Blasts Huntington Ingalls On Ford Carriers
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer continues to lay into aircraft carrier builder Huntington Ingalls, as his acquisition chief tries to smooth things over on Capitol Hill.
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Navy Secretary Rips Hill, Says Shipbuilder HI Has ‘No Idea’
Richard Spencer was taking no prisoners in remarks today, accusing Congress of failing to fund his plans and spreading "disinformation" about shipbuilding programs.
Inhofe: Navy ‘Arrogance’ On USS Ford ‘Oughta Be Criminal’
Presumptive CNO Vice Adm. Mike Gilday is forced to answer for years of Navy problems.
Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier
The Navy's new $13 billion carrier has run into trouble, and the Navy has called in some outside help.
Pentagon To Retire USS Truman Early, Shrinking Carrier Fleet To 10
The move could save more than $30 billion over 25 years to invest in high-tech weapons -- but Congress is sure to explode in outrage.