Affordable fleet reform proposal would affect ship programs

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The Navy fleet transformation proposal would affect the next generation DD(X) destroyer program. It might also remove the Navy surface ship construction work from the General Dynamics Corp. shipbuilding unit, Bath Iron Works (BIW), and consolidate submarine work at one yard, which might be GD Electric Boat (EB).

Author: Ahearn, Dave
Publisher: King Publishing Group
Publication Name: Defense Today
Subject: Business
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Year: 2005
Product development, Facilities & equipment, Dept of the Navy, US Navy, Ballistic Missile Submarines, Equipment and supplies, Defense programs, United States. Navy, Defence programs

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DD(X) decision by Congress bolsters economy, but effect muted

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The 2006 defense authorization bill authorized the production of DD(X) destroyer to Northrop Grumman Corporation and General Dynamics Corporation. Although this contract is a political victory for the Maine congressional delegation and its Bath Iron works constituency, shipbuilding jobs are decreasing.

Author: Griffiths, Dave
Publisher: King Publishing Group
Publication Name: Defense Today
Subject: Business
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Year: 2006
Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Aircraft, Legal/Government Regulation, Destroyers, Defense Administration & Finance, Laws, regulations and rules, Northrop Grumman Corp., Destroyers (Warships), Defense spending, Defence spending

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Comparison of competing proposals for the Littoral Combat Ship

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A comparison of competing proposals from General Dynamics Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co. for the Littoral Combat Ship is presented.

Publisher: King Publishing Group
Publication Name: Defense Today
Subject: Business
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Year: 2004
Comparative analysis, Electronics industry, Lockheed Martin Corp., Raytheon Co., Defense contracts, Government contract, Defence contracts

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Subjects list: United States, Contracts, Contract agreement, General Dynamics Corp., GD, Weapons industry, Aircraft industry
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