The Navy Just Formalized Its Commitment to the Submarine Industrial Base. Here’s What That Means.

The U.S. Navy established a dedicated Submarine Industrial Base Program Office in April 2026 to strengthen the supply chain, workforce, and manufacturing capacity needed to build the nation's submarine fleet. For suppliers like GSM and skilled trades professionals in New Hampshire, this is a clear signal: the mission is growing, and the commitment is real.

The U.S. Navy Needs 250,000 Skilled Workers. Here’s What That Means for New Hampshire.

New Hampshire sits at the center of the submarine supply chain. GSM breaks down the workforce gap, what's being done about it, and what it means if you're a skilled machinist or welder in the Granite State.

MCC Launches Free 12-Week Welding Boot Camp to Address Submarine Workforce Gap

GSM and Manchester Community College launched a free 12-week welding boot camp in 2024 to train the next generation of submarine manufacturing welders in New Hampshire.

NCC Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp Grads: Ready for Jobs in the Submarine Industrial Base

Graduates of the U.S. Navy-funded Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp at Nashua Community College celebrated their achievements at a special NH Signing Day event. This free, intensive 10-week program prepares students for high-demand careers in precision manufacturing supporting the submarine industrial base.

Rear Admiral Scott Pappano Visits GSM

Rear Admiral Scott Pappano, Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, visited GSM in December 2023 to celebrate the graduation of the NCC Precision Manufacturing Boot Camp and tour GSM's precision manufacturing facilities.

US Navy’s Submarines: Deterrence in a Changing World

GSM produces life-critical systems found on every U.S. Navy submarine. Here's why the submarine program matters for national security — and what GSM's role looks like from the inside.