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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Hiring Thousands 

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Global defense and technologies partner HII announced May 23 that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division plans to hire approximately 5,000 people this year to meet the shipbuilding needs of the Navy. The shipyard anticipates hiring…

Austal USA Launches the Future LCS USS Augusta 

MOBILE, Ala. — On May 23, Austal USA successfully launched the 17th Independence-variant littoral combat ship, the future USS Augusta (LCS 34), the company said in a release.  Assisted by tugs, the ship was escorted out of Austal USA’s floating…

General Dynamics Appoints Krugh as President of Bath Iron Works 

RESTON, Virginia – General Dynamics has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, General Dynamics said May 5.  “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains…

Navy Hospital Ship Departs for Pacific Partnership 2022 

SAN DIEGO — Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, May 3, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022, the partnership’s public affairs said in a release.  Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is…

HII Launches Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey  

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII announced April 28 that Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) recently was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.  The 7,800-ton submarine, which had been in a floating dry…

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