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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Inferior metal used on Navy subs

Virginia-class submarineThe Navy is searching for metal used in submarines that fails to meet military specifications and was supplied by a Pennsylvania contractor who recently pleaded guilty to one count of major fraud against the U.S. government.

In a statement provided to The Day, the Navy called the fraud "calculated and widespread."

The search has so far cost the government more than $1.3 million, and the Navy said it may take years to determine the scope of the problem.

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