Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Huntington Ingalls have paused political contributions, and one defense expert expects more to join in
By Paul McLearyThe 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.
By Paul McLearyThe 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.
By Paul McLearyWith contractors on the way, the union and the company remain at an impasse even as seven Navy destroyers languish pierside.
By Paul McLearyThere are no talks scheduled between striking union workers and General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, but leaders have started exchanging letters.
By Paul McLearyThe 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.
By Paul McLeary“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.”
By Paul McLearyAcquisition chief Ellen Lord says she’ll likely ask Congress for billions more to help the defense industry.
By Paul McLearyThe Navy is pushing full-speed ahead, and its acquisition chief said the service is prepared to make other programs pay to keep on track.
By Paul McLearyNavy Secretary Richard Spencer continues to lay into aircraft carrier builder Huntington Ingalls, as his acquisition chief tries to smooth things over on Capitol Hill.
By Paul McLearyRichard Spencer was taking no prisoners in remarks today, accusing Congress of failing to fund his plans and spreading “disinformation” about shipbuilding programs.
By Paul McLearyPresumptive CNO Vice Adm. Mike Gilday is forced to answer for years of Navy problems.
By Paul McLearyThe Navy’s new $13 billion carrier has run into trouble, and the Navy has called in some outside help.
By Paul McLeary