General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded it a contract for the construction of three Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. “We appreciate the opportunity to build on our history of providing these highly advanced ships for the U.S. Navy fleet and Read More >
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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Christens Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
BATH, Maine – On Saturday, July 29, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). The ship is named for Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism on the battlefield during Operation Harvest Moon Read More >
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Awarded $54 Million Contract to Continue Providing DDG 51 Lead Yard Services
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced today that it was awarded a $54 million contract extension from the U.S. Navy to provide configuration management, logistics, supply chain, engineering and design services for new construction Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers through June 2023. Bath Iron Works has provided design and technical expertise for Read More >
General Dynamics Appoints Krugh as President of Bath Iron Works
RESTON, Virginia – General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that it has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains will be an enabler to Bath Iron Works as it expands and increases the pace Read More >
Future USS Daniel Inouye Sails Away from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
BATH, Maine – On Monday, October 4, the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) sailed away from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. The ship will be commissioned in December at its home port in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dirk Lesko, president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, said: “We are proud to Read More >
Passing of Sen. Carl M. Levin Namesake of DDG 120
We are saddened to announce the passing of Senator Carl Levin, the namesake of DDG 120, and send our deepest condolences to the Levin family. The men and women of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works remain incredibly honored to be building the ship that bears Senator Levin’s name, which will carry the spirit of a Read More >
Bath Iron Works Files Charge Against Local S6 for Violating Federal Labor Laws
National Labor Relations Act prohibits threats to union members BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Bath Iron Works (BIW) today filed a charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the IAM Local S6 union for violating the National Labor Relations Act by threatening union members who elect to return to work. In Read More >