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USS Colorado Selected as First Attack Boat for Australia AUKUS Assignment

The Pentagon tapped the Groton-built USS Colorado (SSN-788) to be the lead attack boat in western Australia under the 2021 trilateral AUKUS security agreement. Colorado will be assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West—based at HMAS Stirling outside of Perth—beginning in late 2027, the Pentagon said this week. SRF-West is expected to host up to four U.S....Continue reading→

North Stonington Warehouse Project Reaches Milestone

Electric Boat’s North Stonington warehouse project reached a symbolic milestone Oct. 23  when a heavy crane lifted the final roof joist into place just six months after construction got underway on the massive, 480,000 square-foot facility. Scores of trades workers, project managers and EB officials signed the steel joist with Sharpies before it was raised....Continue reading→

Celebrating Our Next Generation of Shipbuilders

The Next Generation of Shipbuilders Takes the Stage Over the past two weeks, Electric Boat welcomed the next generation of shipbuilders at our Rhode Island and Connecticut Signing Day celebrations, marking the beginning of a journey that will help shape the future of our company and our nation’s defense. Held at Cranston High School West...Continue reading→

Parking and Transportation Schedule Update

A Message from Beth Rafferty: Parking and Transportation Schedule Update Last weekend’s snowstorm exacerbated our parking challenges in Groton. During this massive winter storm, the least impactful option for snow removal from the shipyard and adjacent parking lots was to the M Lot. Unfortunately, this has taken away desperately needed parking spots. We have been...Continue reading→