Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Coverage of Hanwha Philly Shipyard in the Nexus archive.
- Trump officials join Chester’s Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival
Trump administration officials joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to christen the T.S. Lone Star State, a new training vessel. The event highlighted efforts to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, including a contract for the U.S.S. Golden Defender, part of the Pentagon’s anti-missile defense system. Officials credited President Trump’s executive order 'Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance' for driving the renewed activity.
- New ‘Golden Defender’ missile monitor ship to be built at Hanwha Philly shipyard
A new 'Golden Defender' missile monitor ship will be constructed at Hanwha Philly Shipyard to support the Golden Dome effort. The vessel will be based on the National Security Multi-Mission Vessels built for the US Maritime Administration.
- JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says 300,000 workers are needed to rebuild American shipbuilding—with jobs paying $100,000 without a college degree
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted the need for 300,000 skilled workers in U.S. shipbuilding over the next decade, emphasizing high-paying jobs without college degrees. JPMorgan announced a $24 million investment to expand a submarine facility and workforce training in Philadelphia, while noting challenges in competing with South Korea's shipbuilding efficiency.