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U.S. Navy

Published
July 25, 2022

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.
Published
April 27, 2022

CMMC surgeon realizes dream of becoming Naval officer

Dr. Richard King, a former U.S. Army medical officer and trauma surgeon at Central Maine Medical Center, received a direct commission to serve as a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Published
April 18, 2022

Sen. Collins calls for aid to Ukraine following Bath shipyard visit

Collins and Rep. Jared Golden were joined on a tour of BIW by U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday.
Published
February 22, 2022

Maine congressional delegates ask for more Bath-built ships

Maine and Mississippi lawmakers asked for funding for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the type of ship BIW builds, in the president's budget for next year.
Published
February 16, 2022

Maine lawmakers urge Navy to name Bath-built ship after fallen Mainer

Maine lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills have asked the Navy to name a destroyer after Master Sgt. Gary Gordon of Lincoln.

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Published
November 7, 2021

Navy secretary promises more work for Bath shipyard

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the Navy hopes to give BIW a shipbuilding contract.
Published
September 19, 2021

Navy aircrews reunite at former Brunswick Naval Air Station

More than 700 retired aircrew members returned to the former Brunswick Naval Air Station this weekend to reunite with their former squadron members.
Published
July 29, 2021

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.
Published
June 10, 2021

Bath shipyard awarded $55 million contract extension

The federal contract modification will allow the shipyard to perform planning and design work on new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers through June 2022.
Published
May 24, 2021

Navy says it’s charting a new course after rash of problems with ships

Technology that doesn't work as it should, deferred maintenance and an aging fleet are among the challenges.