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• Federal bill bolsters CT defense companies nuclear submarine deal

  Connecticut’s defense companies and submarine industrial base will once again see major investments in a bill that Congress needs to pass annually to authorize military spending.

• Continuing Resolution Includes Funds for New Columbia class Submarine

  The last-second funding measure that will fund the government until mid-November secures $621 million to ensure the start of construction for the second Columbia-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine but leaves several other programs in limbo.

• New Coast Guard Academy Leader Balancing Tradition with Change

  Despite its somewhat cloistered reputation, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, with its military monuments, guarded gates and platoons of cadets marching on precision-trimmed lawns, isn't immune from wider cultural shifts.

• Electric Boat hopes to hire 5750 employees this year

  With business booming, Electric Boat’s president told lawmakers, local leaders and officials this week that the submarine-building company is looking to hire 5,750 people this year.

• Future National Coast Guard Museum already a boost for downtown

  The U.S. Coast Guard dates to 1790, when President George Washington signed its predecessor Revenue Cutter Service into existence, with the goal of fighting smuggling and tariff violators via a fleet of 10 ships. That order predates the creation of the U.S. Navy Department by a good eight years. But, although the sailors have an official museum at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., the Coast Guard does not, and that has left its rich history scattered around the country.

• Naval Submarine Base in Groton honors Vietnam War era veterans

  Addressing more than 20 fellow Vietnam War era veterans and their family members, plus Naval Submarine Base personnel, retired Navy Major Daniel M. Eddinger said Wednesday that Vietnam veterans “have lived a long long time with a little black cloud over their head” but stood up to say: never again.

• Rep Courtney Lawmakers cannot fumble the ball on getting AUKUS provisions passed

  Following a meeting with the Australian prime minister, Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., expressed optimism about the state of the legislative proposals on Capitol Hill needed to facilitate the security pact dubbed AUKUS.

• USS Colorado returns from deployment just in time for Christmas

  The fast-attack submarine Colorado wrapped up a six-month deployment to the European theater and arrived back at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut on Tuesday.

• Only 3D printing can get the Navys submarine plan back on track admiral says

  The U.S. Navy must 3D-print more parts if it is to build three submarines per year, a top program manager said Wednesday.

• As Connecticuts Electric Boat Thinks Big On Hiring US Navy Adding Small Subs

  As General Dynamics Electric Boat works on a new submarine variant for "seabed warfare" missions, the Pentagon is looking to add a fleet of smaller drone subs to take on clandestine missions that would give commanders far more flexibility.

• Stalled military nominations under the surface at Newport defense industry conference

  Long-term commitment is one of the hallmarks of innovation, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the U.S. Navy’s vice chief of naval operations, told defense industry representatives and policymakers at a major conference at the Newport Marriott Tuesday.

• Biden looks to boost military spouse employment with new order

  White House officials will boost hiring help for military spouses seeking government jobs through a new executive order unveiled during a presidential visit Friday to Fort Liberty in North Carolina.

• Pratt Whitney to remain sole source for F35 jet engine upgrades

  Pentagon officials announced this week that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney will remain the sole source for upgrades of the F-35 jet engine.

• Sending out ensigns on humanitarian missions Coast Guard Academy graduates 243

  The United States Coast Guard Academy graduated 243 students at its 142nd commencement Wednesday, preparing to send many to far-off cutters following their demanding but community-building 200-week educational journey.

• EB awarded 1 1 billion contract for two Virginia class subs

  Electric Boat announced late Tuesday afternoon that the Navy has awarded it a $1.076 billion contract to provide long lead materials and advance construction for two Virginia-class, fast-attack submarines.