DODOtherDefense & SecurityDecember 29, 2010

BASIC CONTRACT

$4,462,893,977

Recipient

AUSTAL USA, LLC

AL

AI Summary

This $4.5 billion contract with Austal USA funded the construction of Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) at the company's shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. These fast, agile warships are designed for operations in shallow coastal waters and can be reconfigured with different mission packages.

Key Points

  1. 01Funded Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship construction
  2. 02Awarded to Austal USA, LLC in Alabama
  3. 03LCS designed for shallow-water coastal operations
  4. 04Ships can be configured for different mission types
  5. 05Contract ran from 2010 through 2024

Award Details

Start Date

Dec 29, 2010

End Date

Mar 28, 2024

Category

Defense & Security

State

AL

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$4.5B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
AUSTAL USA, LLC
Type
Other

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