Former BIW president hired to lead Canadian shipbuilder

Dirk Lesko, who abruptly resigned from Bath Iron Works in April, has been hired to become president of Irving Shipbuilding.

House committee approves another warship, could benefit Bath Iron Works

The House Armed Services Committee voted early Thursday to approve its markup of this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funds for a third DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, due in part to lobbying from Rep. Jared Golden.

BIW would benefit from proposal for multi-year deal to build destroyers

Sen. Angus King says the Senate Armed Services Committee's markup of the National Defense Authorization Act allows for up to 15 DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers the shipyard can compete to build.

Christening BIW’s latest warship, Collins and Navy leaders call for more

Speakers at Saturday's christening of the future USS John Basilone celebrated the ship's famous WWII hero namesake and called for a stronger Navy.

Bath shipyard wins $54 million contract to service, support warships

Aerospace executive takes over as Bath Iron Works president

Charles F. Krugh of Gulfstream Aerospace takes over at the Bath-based shipbuilder.

Two weeks after president’s departure, Bath Iron Works remains silent

BIW, owned by Virginia-based General Dynamics, has not explained the reason for Dirk Lesko’s sudden resignation.

Sen. Collins calls for aid to Ukraine following Bath shipyard visit

Collins and Rep. Jared Golden were joined on a tour of BIW by U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday.

Sen. Collins making 1st public appearance after contracting COVID-19

The Maine senator is visiting Bath Iron Works on Monday.

Bath Iron Works president resigns abruptly without explanation

Dirk Lesko issued a notice of immediate resignation to employees of the Bath-based company Thursday, but BIW would not explain the circumstances.