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defense16 days ago•15 min saved

Navy Expands Autonomous Fleet with Massive Drone Submarine Order and New Surface Vessel Contracts

The U.S. Navy has accelerated its shift toward autonomous maritime systems by awarding HII a $123.4 million contract for the Lionfish underwater drone and securing production deals for 30 medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) from three Louisiana-based shipyards. The Lionfish order, the largest in the program's history, expands the fleet toward a potential 200 vehicles, while the MUSV awards mark the first production phase of a new marketplace initiative.

via Autonocion.com|

#autonomous-systems #defense #hii

defense3 years ago•3 min saved

Bath Shipyard Secures Multiyear Deal to Construct 9 Destroyers, Navy Keeps Pricing Confidential

The US Navy has awarded multiyear procurement contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and General Dynamics Bath Iron Works to build a total of nine Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The contracts, which run from fiscal 2023 through 2027, do not disclose the value due to potential competition between the two firms for additional vessels. The Navy saved $830 million by purchasing the ships upfront through a multi-year contract deal. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the backbone of the Navy's surface fleet, and HII and Bath Iron Works have collectively built the entire fleet.

via Breaking Defense|

#arleigh-burke-class-destroyers #defense #general-dynamics-bath-iron-works