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Navy launches investigation into faulty welds on 26 warships at Virginia shipyard
The welding deficiencies were made on noncritical components of three in-service ships. They were done at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, which is the sole maker of carriers for the Navy and one of only two firms that make submarines.
Navy Says 26 Ships Affected by Faulty Welds at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said that poor welds were found on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as well as the attack submarines USS Hyman G. Rickover and USS New Jersey.
U.S. Navy takes closer look at faulty welding at Newport News Shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy says it's trying to figure out what led up to faulting welding on ships that were built or repaired at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Navy to fully investigate faulty welding at Newport News Shipbuilding
"While I am deeply disappointed about this failure... my top priority is ensuring the safety of our sailors," wrote Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro.
26 Navy ships discovered with faulty welds, US Navy says
US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro confirmed last week that 26 Navy ships received faulty welds at the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard.
Shipbuilder Believes Faulty Welds On Naval Vessels Were Intentional
O ne of the main shipbuilders for the United States Navy informed the Department of Justice that it has reason to believe faulty welds on Naval ships were done intentionally. Acco
Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld work
The bad welds are not on components that would impact ship safety or operations, but the Navy said it is reviewing at least 23 potentially impacted ships.
SECNAV Del Toro is ‘Evaluating All Legal Options’ Over Suspected Faulty Welds at Newport News Shipbuilding
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro told the House Armed Services Committee that “the Navy is evaluating all legal options” over suspected faulty welds on three in-service ships and 23 ships yet-to-be delivered at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding,
Faulty welds knowingly made on Navy submarines, carriers at Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News Shipbuilding says it’s discovered that faulty welds may have knowingly been made to submarines and aircraft carriers under construction at the shipyard. Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin made the announcement on Friday afternoon,
Navy ramps up large-scale investigation into welding work at Newport News Shipbuilding
The Navy is embarking on a large-scale investigation to determine the scope of the problems with welding performed at Newport News Shipbuilding, according to a letter to federal lawmakers last week. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro told the House and Senate Armed Services Committees that after welding deficiencies were discovered at the Newport News shipyard,
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Clock ticks for the US Navy to present a recovery plan for faulty welds in its vessels
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has determined that the US Navy should provide a recovery plan for its in-service ...
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HASC Wants Navy Info on Suspected Faulty Welds, Says Letter to SECNAV
Senior members of the House Armed Services Committee are calling on the Navy to detail the problems discovered with welding ...
Lawmakers Launch Investigation of Reported Faulty Welds on Navy Subs and Aircraft Carriers
Reports that welds on Navy submarines and aircraft carriers being built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia may have ...
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Forget China: This is the Greatest Threat to the U.S. Navy Right Now
Recent reports have revealed that poor welds were found on more than two dozen U.S. Navy vessels. Navy Secretary Carlos Del ...