Newport News Shipbuilding
Coverage of Newport News Shipbuilding in the Nexus archive.
- Navy awards $76.6 billion for Virginia, Columbia-class submarines
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts to build 14 submarines, including five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class vessels, emphasizing undersea superiority and nuclear triad recapitalization. The Columbia-class, replacing Ohio-class submarines, faces delays despite a 2020 start, while Virginia-class submarines continue replacing Los Angeles-class vessels.
- Newport News Shipbuilding to serve large role in $76.6B Navy submarine contract
The U.S. Navy awarded a $76.6 billion contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries and General Dynamics Electric Boat for building five Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines. Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls, will play a significant role in this contract.
- Navy awards $76.6B in contracts for new Virginia, Columbia-class subs
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contracts for new Virginia and Columbia-class submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding will jointly build the submarines.
- Newport News Shipbuilding is conducting a safety stand down Wednesday, after high profile incidents earlier in the year
Newport News Shipbuilding is conducting a safety stand down following high-profile incidents earlier this year. The Navy is pushing for increased production despite shipbuilder shortages.