Faulty welds on new navy ships and submarines may have been made deliberately, prompting a Congressional investigation.
In a joint statement made on Friday, leaders of the House Armed Services Committee from both sides of the aisle called for “absolute transparency” with regard to the issue, which affects ships built at Newport News Shipbuilding, in Virginia.
“It is deeply concerning to learn that faulty welds may have been knowingly made to U.S. Navy submarines and aircraft carriers,” said the statement from Mike Rogers, Adam Smith ranking Trent Kelly and Joe Courtney.
“The House Armed Services Committee is investigating how this occurred. The safety of our sailors is our top concern, and we need to immediately understand any risks associated with the faulty work. The Department of Defense needs to immediately provide our committee with answers and a plan for how they will protect U.S. Navy vessels against tampering.”
The welding defects were confirmed by a Navy spokesperson in a written statement on Friday, but provided no further details. It’s unclear whether the defects pose a threat to sailors, whether they prevent the ships and submarines from being used or how they occurred.
“The safety of our sailors and our ships is of paramount importance,” the Navy statement said. “We are working closely with industry partners to address this situation and will provide additional information when available.”
An internal memo from the Navy’s acquisition chief clearly suggests that the defects were intentional and that the shipyard has referred the matter to the Justice Department. […]
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