Amphib suppliers say multi-ship buy will yield ‘immediate benefits’ in coming year

Amphib suppliers say multi-ship buy will yield ‘immediate benefits’ in coming year
Amphib suppliers say multi-ship buy will yield ‘immediate benefits’ in coming year

According to a summary of the survey results, 46 percent of respondents indicated the deal will improve their companies’ hiring, retention and training efforts, and 42 percent said the deal would help to “invest in equipment to ensure quality and on-time delivery.”

Navy secures multi-ship amphib buy, saving estimated $1B: Lawmaker

Navy secures multi-ship amphib buy, saving estimated $1B: Lawmaker
Navy secures multi-ship amphib buy, saving estimated $1B: Lawmaker

The arrangement for four amphibious vessels from shipbuilder HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding comes after Congress has pressured Navy brass for years to pursue such a deal.

HII studies own potential changes to the amphibs amid Pentagon cost squabbles

HII studies own potential changes to the amphibs amid Pentagon cost squabbles
HII studies own potential changes to the amphibs amid Pentagon cost squabbles

An Ingalls executive told reporters the company is acutely aware that affordability is top of mind for the Navy and Marine Corps when it comes to amphibious shipbuilding.