Newport News Shipbuilding controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Improperly installed submarine weapons-system fasteners
Bolts and fasteners in weapons-handling systems on four submarines were installed incorrectly. The defects delayed launches while the affected work was corrected.
2007
Incorrect metal used in submarine pipe joints
The Navy found that workers had used an incorrect metal to fuse pipes and joints on submarines under construction. The issue was considered capable of causing cracking and leaks and required corrective attention.