The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funds for three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers next year as well as a five-year procurement contract, passed 83-11 with bipartisan support Thursday night.
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Report: Out-of-state recruiting helps BIW drive Maine economy
An analysis from University of Southern Maine’s Center for Business and Economic Research found Bath Iron Works supported more than $1.8 billion in economic output in 2021, thanks in part to the shipyard’s push to draw out-of-state workers, a strategy labor experts say could help solve the problem of Maine’s shrinking workforce.
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Bath Iron Works awarded $182 million contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a $182 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract for Planning Yard Services for the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer program, Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced Nov. 17. “Time and time again, the hardworking, highly skilled men and women at Bath Iron Works demonstrate […]
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Bath Iron Works hires new vice president of operations
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced Tuesday that David Clark is joining the organization as vice president of operations. In that role, Clark will be responsible for the manufacturing department that builds Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy. “With his strong background in shaping effective management teams and overseeing multifaceted shipbuilding facilities, Dave will […]
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Navy looking to future with new destroyer armed with lasers, hypersonic missiles
Bath Iron Works has a design contract on the DDG(X), a next-generation warship to replace the vaunted Arleigh Burke class.
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Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles
The Navy is getting ready to turn the chapter on its workhorse destroyer, the Arleigh Burke, which went into production more than 30 years ago
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BIW wins contract to help design next-gen destroyer
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a contract to help design its next generation of destroyers, the shipyard announced in a press release Friday afternoon.
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Ray Steen picked as Bath Iron Works vice president, human resources
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced Thursday, July 8, that Ray Steen is joining the organization as vice president, human resources. Steen will be responsible for the BIW Human Resources organization including Talent Acquisition, HR Services and Labor Relations. “I am excited to welcome Ray to our team. He brings a strong background in organizational […]
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Former BIW president hired to lead Canadian shipbuilder
Dirk Lesko, who abruptly resigned from Bath Iron Works in April, has been hired to become president of Irving Shipbuilding.
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House committee approves another warship, could benefit Bath Iron Works
The House Armed Services Committee voted early Thursday to approve its markup of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funds for a third DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, due in part to lobbying from Rep. Jared Golden.