THE NAVAL UNDERSEA Warfare Center Divison Newport spent $1.1 billion in 2018, including $352.2 million on payroll and $287.8 million on contracts to Rhode Island-based businesses. / COURTESY NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION NEWPORT
NEWPORT – Total funding for the program at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport was $1.1 billion in 2018, including $926.6 million spent on payroll, construction, facility support and local contacts, according to the U.S. Navy Friday. Payroll for the year totaled $352.2 million to 3,331 civilian employees and 41 military personnel. The Navy…