Defense contractors join Shipbuilders Council

Defense contractors join Shipbuilders Council    The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) said Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding Divisions and General Dynamics' Bath Iron Works have joined as members. (General Dynamics NASSCO is a member of the SCA.)
   'Today's announcement is an important development for the effective representation of the shipyard industry in our nation's capital. The integration of these major defense construction shipyards into the SCA will improve the industry's ability to speak with one voice to Congress and the Administration about the critical need for a strong shipyard industrial base. We are excited about the strategic opportunities to advance the shared goals and interests of our diverse membership,' SCA President Matthew Paxton said.
   The announcement was made Friday at the Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus quarterly breakfast.