Contracts awarded for T-AGOS(X) industry studies

摘要

Ateam comprising Halter Marine, part of ST Engineering North America, and Gibbs & Cox, and another comprising BMT as prime contractor and Philly Shipyard, have been awarded contracts for industrial studies for the US Navy's auxiliary general ocean surveillance ship (T-AGOS(X)) programme.* The US Navy is expected to award the design detail and construction contract for T-AGOS(X) in 2022 with delivery of the first vessel anticipated in 2025. It is expected the design and construction contract will include one vessel and options for six others. According to the Department of the Navy, a seven-ship class is currently planned, "with the potential for additional ships being required."