Navy awards HII $913 million contract for aircraft carrier Truman’s mid-life overhaul

Navy awards HII $913 million contract for aircraft carrier Truman’s mid-life overhaul
Navy awards HII $913 million contract for aircraft carrier Truman’s mid-life overhaul

The mid-life overhauls usually take a carrier out of operations for roughly four years.

Aircraft carrier industrial base facing inflation, material shortfalls, workforce issues: Survey

Aircraft carrier industrial base facing inflation, material shortfalls, workforce issues: Survey
Aircraft carrier industrial base facing inflation, material shortfalls, workforce issues: Survey

“When we deviate from that schedule that’s been previously identified, that is where the ‘going cold’ starts to come into play,” said Lisa Papini, chairwoman of ACIBC. “And that’s where the concern is on that schedule.”

Ahead of next budget, HII makes case against delays in buying next aircraft carrier

Ahead of next budget, HII makes case against delays in buying next aircraft carrier
Ahead of next budget, HII makes case against delays in buying next aircraft carrier

A Newport News Shipbuilding executive said “nearly half” of the companies in the supply chain that provide long-lead time materials for aircraft carriers are at risk of “going cold.”

Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19

Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19
Delays on CVN-80 reignites anxiety in shipbuilding base about lasting damage of COVID-19

The head of a shipbuilding trade association says future delays could provoke layoffs in the industrial base.

GD Electric Boat awards HII $567M contract for Columbia-class submarine work

GD Electric Boat awards HII $567M contract for Columbia-class submarine work
GD Electric Boat awards HII $567M contract for Columbia-class submarine work

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro recently said the service is slightly behind its “accelerated” schedule goals for the shipbuilding program.

HII gets Navy’s green light to expand use of 3D printed parts in shipyards

HII gets Navy’s green light to expand use of 3D printed parts in shipyards
HII gets Navy’s green light to expand use of 3D printed parts in shipyards

An HII executive told Breaking Defense the NAVSEA certification will open the door for other alloys to be approved for use.

Navy awards HII $1.3B amphib contract while services, OSD publicly feud

Navy awards HII $1.3B amphib contract while services, OSD publicly feud
Navy awards HII $1.3B amphib contract while services, OSD publicly feud

LPD-32 was at the center of an unusual public dispute between two service chiefs during a Washington, DC event in March.

The labor shortage hit shipyards hard. Can technology help Newport News bounce back?

The labor shortage hit shipyards hard. Can technology help Newport News bounce back?
The labor shortage hit shipyards hard. Can technology help Newport News bounce back?

The new tech is more than a decade in the making.

Ninth of its name: HII, Navy lays the keel for next Enterprise

Ninth of its name: HII, Navy lays the keel for next Enterprise
Ninth of its name: HII, Navy lays the keel for next Enterprise

The Olympic athletes Simon Biles and Katie Ledecky are sponsoring the Enterprise (CVN-80).

Navy Rushes To Get F-35s on USS JFK; Other Ford Carriers Wait Their Turn

Navy Rushes To Get F-35s on USS JFK; Other Ford Carriers Wait Their Turn
Navy Rushes To Get F-35s on USS JFK; Other Ford Carriers Wait Their Turn

The service’s aircraft carrier boss says the COVID economic slowdown hasn’t effected building new carriers — yet.

SecNav Again Blasts Huntington Ingalls On Ford Carriers

SecNav Again Blasts Huntington Ingalls On Ford Carriers
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.

All 6 East Coast Carriers In Dock, Not Deployed: Hill Asks Why

All 6 East Coast Carriers In Dock, Not Deployed: Hill Asks Why
All 6 East Coast Carriers In Dock, Not Deployed: Hill Asks Why

As the Navy scrambles to get enough parts and people to move carriers back out to sea, it’s facing a crowded waterfront at Norfolk.

Navy Secretary Rips Hill, Says Shipbuilder HI Has ‘No Idea’

Navy Secretary Rips Hill, Says Shipbuilder HI Has ‘No Idea’
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.

Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier

Navy Calls In Outsiders To Fix Troubled Ford Carrier
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.