How Maine Leaders Are Crossing Pete Hegseth on Shipbuilding

How Maine leaders are crossing Pete Hegseth on shipbuilding

Defense spending bills advanced by U.S. Senate and House subcommittees will prevent offshore production of warships and add another DDG-51 destroyer like those produced at Bath Iron Works.

2027 Defense Act promises big gains for Maine: a 3.6% military pay raise and a shot for Bath Iron Works to build another destroyer, says Sen. King

The act's passage last week will "secure strong investments in Maine's economy and America's defense posture," King stated.

Angus King discusses Maine wins in defense bill

Senator King said he was able to add a second destroyer to the bill that BIW can compete for. Another King amendment to the act closed a loophole that could have allowed Navy frigates and destroyers to be built overseas.