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Navy/USMC

Austal Wins $868 Million To Build Three More Expeditionary Medical Ships

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

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Austal Wins $868 Million To Build Three More Expeditionary Medical Ships

Graphic rendition of the Austal USA Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), based on the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport Ships. (Image: Austal USA)

The Navy awarded Austal USA an $868 million undefinitized contract modification on December 21 to perform the detail design and construction of three more expeditionary medical ships (EMS) The Spearhead-class Expeditionary Medical Ships are modified versions of the Expeditionary Fast Transport Ship with additional medical capabilities. The EMS has a shallow draft allowing it to operate in austere ports, a flight deck for helicopters, and a full range of medical capabilities. The announcement said the vast majority of the construction…

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