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Former soldier tasked with getting Bath Iron Works in shipshape

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press December 27, 2022December 28, 2022

The new leader of Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said he’s been rejuvenated by a shift from his former aerospace job to building ships

Local & State, Times Record

Defense bill authorizing BIW contracts passes in the Senate

by John Terhune December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

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.

Times Record

Report: Out-of-state recruiting helps BIW drive Maine economy

by John Terhune December 8, 2022

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.

Local & State, Times Record

Bath Iron Works awarded $182 million contract

by The Times Record November 22, 2022November 23, 2022

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 […]

Local & State, Uncategorized

Navy looking to future with new destroyer armed with lasers, hypersonic missiles

by David Sharp The Associated Press September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Bath Iron Works has a design contract on the DDG(X), a next-generation warship to replace the vaunted Arleigh Burke class.

Times Record

BIW wins contract to help design next-gen destroyer

by John Terhune July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

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.

Business, Local & State

Former BIW president hired to lead Canadian shipbuilder

by Claire Law July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

Dirk Lesko, who abruptly resigned from Bath Iron Works in April, has been hired to become president of Irving Shipbuilding.

Local & State, Times Record

House committee approves another warship, could benefit Bath Iron Works

by John Terhune June 24, 2022June 26, 2022

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.