US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October
The US Coast Guard is expected to acquire new aircraft, helicopters, vessels and ISR sensors this fiscal year using resources from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
USS Stout to be overhauled in DRSA
Work on Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to finish in November 2021
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stout will undergo long-term scheduled docking selected restricted availability (DRSA) work at Norfolk, Virginia, the DoD announced on 18 November.
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair will provide the facilities and human resources capable of completing, coordinating and integrating multiple areas of ship maintenance, modernisation and repair, under a $76.25 million firm-fixed-price contract.
Work is expected to be completed by November 2021.
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