Former Michigan Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, a 36-year lawmaker, served as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and was known as a champion of the military and pushed for defense funding.
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House passes defense bill with potential work for Bath shipyard
The House’s version of the defense bill approves three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, the main type of ship Bath Iron Works builds, to be constructed in fiscal year 2022.
Final Bath-built Zumwalt destroyer returns from sea trials
According to BIW Program Manager Edward Kenyon, the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson “performed particularly well” throughout the trials.
Defense bill change could bring more business to Bath shipyard
The amendment authorizes a third Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the primary type of ship Bath Iron Works builds, to an annual defense bill.
Final Bath-built Zumwalt destroyer departs shipyard for sea trials
The future USS Lyndon B. Johnson is the third and final ship in the Zumwalt class, built exclusively by Bath Iron Works.
Former senator, BIW destroyer namesake dies at 87
At 36 years, Carl Levin was Michigan’s longest-serving senator.
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.
Maine Rep. Golden secures amendment for new multiyear Navy contract for Bath Iron Works
Subcommittee approves reinstatement of planned destroyer that could be built at BIW.
Sen. King expects Bath-built warship cut from defense budget will be added back
King said the decision to remove the ship from the budget was ‘both a strategic and financial mistake.’
House defense budget reverses plan to cut Bath-built ships
The bill includes funding for two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, going against the president’s shipbuilding cut from earlier this year.