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House lawmakers believed it was time the National Defense Authorization Act got a new name, one that reflects the need to dramatically improve the quality of living conditions for U.S. service members.
A proposed cut would reduce the procurement of submarines manufactured by Groton-based Electric Boat and supported by suppliers in CT.
Mark Edelson told the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance last week the Navy's modernization efforts will allow the service's four shipyards to get warships battle ready at a quicker pace.
More than half a billion dollars in construction is in the works at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Va., as the Navy modernizes the historic yard to repair current and future high-tech warships.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with roots dating back to 1767, is about five years into a modernization process to better support the maintenance of Ford-class aircraft carriers and Ohio-, Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines.