The Navy’s next type of ship, which is still in the early planning phases, is expected to replace the main types of ship Bath Iron Works builds.
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Final Bath-built Zumwalt destroyer returns from sea trials
According to BIW Program Manager Edward Kenyon, the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson “performed particularly well” throughout the trials.
Defense bill change could bring more business to Bath shipyard
The amendment authorizes a third Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the primary type of ship Bath Iron Works builds, to an annual defense bill.
Former senator, BIW destroyer namesake dies at 87
At 36 years, Carl Levin was Michigan’s longest-serving senator.
Golden: New contract could bring business, stability to Bath shipyard
Rep. Jared Golden said Bath Iron Works likely will build about half of the 15 warships secured in a new multiyear shipbuilding contract.
Sen. King expects Bath-built warship cut from defense budget will be added back
King said the decision to remove the ship from the budget was ‘both a strategic and financial mistake.’
Navy ditches futuristic railgun that could have been used aboard BIW-built ships
The Navy instead is devoting resources to hypersonic missiles.
House defense budget reverses plan to cut Bath-built ships
The bill includes funding for two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, going against the president’s shipbuilding cut from earlier this year.
Bath could see tax increase from settlement deal with BIW
The city agreed to reduce the shipyard’s valuation from $640 million to $509 million, lowering the city’s overall valuation, causing the tax rate to increase.
Bath shipyard union officer dies from COVID-19 complications
Rick Poulin was a BIW worker of 31 years.