U.S. Navy

Education / Aerospace and Defense

U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training

State leaders celebrated a new initiative expanding specialized curricula at four Alabama community colleges in order to boost submarine manufacturing.

March 31, 2026

Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project

Representative Robert Aderholt confirmed the manufacturing firm Hadrian partnered with the Navy to bolster the defense supply chain in northwest Alabama.

March 11, 2026

Shelby expresses concerns over defense cuts

Many in Congress have expressed concern over the declining numbers of ships that the U.S. Navy is able to deploy at any given time.

June 28, 2021

Former Congressman Sonny Callahan dies at 88

Callahan represented Alabama’s 1st Congressional District from 1985 to 2003.

June 25, 2021

Man walks country to raise awareness for congressional term limits

"He realized how detached Congress is from the people they are supposed to represent."

April 21, 2021

Jones applauds international sale of 24 Troy-built MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, applauded the news that India will purchase 21 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, built in Troy. The U.S. Navy will also purchase three additional helicopters. The MH-60R is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter in the world. The MH-60R is Alabama built at the Lockheed-owned Sikorsky manufacturing facility in Troy. The naval … Continued

May 19, 2020

Texas billionaire and former presidential candidate Ross Perot has died

Tuesday, Texas billionaire and one of the most significant third party presidential candidates in the last 100 years, Ross Perot, died. He was 89. “With deep sadness, I am letting you know that Mr. Perot passed away early Tuesday at his home, surrounded by his family,” said family spokesperson James Fuller in a statement to … Continued

July 10, 2019

Governor Ivey applauds Austal announcement of new US Navy ship order

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, Austal USA announced it has been tasked by the U.S. Navy to build an additional Littoral Combat Ship, the 15th such ship in the class. After the announcement, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a statement, “When Alabama’s businesses succeed, Alabamians succeed. Austal USA is a 21st-Century, technology-driven, … Continued

October 10, 2017

Byrne Responds to Obama Administration Plan to Downsize LCS Program

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 17, US Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter announced an order cutting the LCS (Littoral Combat Ship) program from 52 to 40 ships, and ordering that by 2019, there will only be one version of the ship in production. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) was quick to announce … Continued

December 18, 2015

Byrne Defends Future of LCS

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 28, 2014, U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R) sent two letters urging support for funding the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). One letter was sent to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R) from California, Ranking Member Adam Smith (D) from Washington, Seapower Subcommittee Chairman … Continued

April 30, 2014