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U.S. Navy awards $1.2 billion contract for 30 unmanned surface vessels
The U.S. Navy announced a $1.2 billion procurement for 30 medium unmanned surface vessels. Three shipbuilders will each construct ten vessels at a cost of $40 million per hull. Deliveries are slated to start before the end of 2027, with the program aimed at expanding the Navy’s presence in the Indo‑Pacific.
Why it matters
The contract provides a significant revenue boost to the selected shipbuilders, including Huntington Ingalls Industries, as noted in the award announcement. The Navy’s acquisition will increase its autonomous fleet, supporting its modernization goals in the Indo‑Pacific theater.
Key facts
- 1The U.S. Navy awarded contracts worth $1.2 billion for 30 medium unmanned surface vessels. marineinsight.com
- 2Each vessel costs $40 million. marineinsight.com
- 3The contract is split among three companies, each to build 10 vessels. marineinsight.com
- 4Deliveries are expected to begin before the end of 2027. marineinsight.com
- 5Other companies received $15 million for testing but were not selected. marineinsight.com
- 6The Navy plans to have a total of 30 MUSVs by 2030 to expand its Indo‑Pacific presence. marineinsight.com
Open questions
- Material [1] lists Galliano Marine Services as a contractor, while material [2] lists Edison Chouest, creating a conflict over the identity of the third contractor.
Summary written by AlphAI from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.