The mid-life overhauls usually take a carrier out of operations for roughly four years.
By Justin Katz“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.”
By Justin KatzA 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.”
By Justin KatzThe head of a shipbuilding trade association says future delays could provoke layoffs in the industrial base.
By Justin KatzNavy Secretary Carlos Del Toro recently said the service is slightly behind its “accelerated” schedule goals for the shipbuilding program.
By Justin KatzAn HII executive told Breaking Defense the NAVSEA certification will open the door for other alloys to be approved for use.
By Justin KatzLPD-32 was at the center of an unusual public dispute between two service chiefs during a Washington, DC event in March.
By Justin KatzThe new tech is more than a decade in the making.
By Justin KatzThe Olympic athletes Simon Biles and Katie Ledecky are sponsoring the Enterprise (CVN-80).
By Justin KatzThe service’s aircraft carrier boss says the COVID economic slowdown hasn’t effected building new carriers — yet.
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 McLearyAs the Navy scrambles to get enough parts and people to move carriers back out to sea, it’s facing a crowded waterfront at Norfolk.
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 McLearyThe Navy’s new $13 billion carrier has run into trouble, and the Navy has called in some outside help.
By Paul McLeary