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Key lawmakers flex new positions to bolster shipbuilding industry

Lawmakers representing major shipbuilding states have taken on new leadership roles in Congress — and they're looking to expand the industry's capacity.

By Bryant Harris

4 months ago

Pentagon seeks authority to transfer nuclear submarines to Australia

The Pentagon has asked Congress to authorize three new AUKUS provisions, including the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.

By Bryant Harris and Megan Eckstein

5 months ago

Austal eyes 1,000 new hires for nuclear submarine work

Austal intends to grow its workforce by one-third as it opens a new facility devoted entirely to producing nuclear submarine components.

By Bryant Harris

6 months ago

Execs at Austal, which builds LCSs for US Navy, indicted for fraud

Austal USA’s president, one of the three indicted executives, resigned in 2021 following an investigation into practices dating back more than four years.

6 months ago

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