Non-critical welds in submarines and aircraft carriers may be intentionally faulty; Newport News Shipbuilding alerts DoJ, Navy investigates.
Newport News Shipbuilding has alerted the Department of Justice about potential intentionally faulty welds on non-critical components of submarines and aircraft carriers. Discovered through internal quality checks, these issues affect both in-service and under-construction vessels. The Navy is investigating the situation to assess its scope and ensure safety, while the shipbuilder is cooperating with authorities to address the problem.
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