Rhode Island PBS Weekly: Silent Service
9 Jun 2021
Maritime Industry
Michelle San Miguel reports on the U.S. Navy’s efforts to construct its next generation of submarines. Facing increased competition at sea, thousands of additional workers are needed to build this growing fleet in Southeastern New England, known as the “Silicon Valley of undersea warfare." Rhode Island PBS Weekly talks with leaders in the defense industry about their maritime strategy.
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The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Electric Boat a $64 million modification to an existing contract for the overhaul of the USS Hartford (SSN-768), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine.
On Friday, the department issued a “Smart Start” modification to a $125 million contract awarded last August.
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Artist Matthew Weber of Farmington works on installing his sculptures along the walking path at UConn Avery Point on Monday, June 7, 2021. The three cast sculptures are made of pigmented and stained cement inspired by geological rock formations.
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