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Austal Wins Contract To Advance Studies Of Next Generation Logistics Ship

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

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Austal Wins Contract To Advance Studies Of Next Generation Logistics Ship

The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) refuels and receives supplies during a replenishment at sea in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 12, 2016. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

The Navy awarded Austal USA a $2 million contract to perform design studies for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) class, the company announced Dec. 21. The award requires the company to develop a new baseline design and perform specific trade studies for the new class logistic ship. Austal said it sees the NGLS work as another step in expanding the company into steel ship design and construction. “Adding to the concept design work Austal is already undertaking for the…

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