BAE Systems signs $177.8 million contract with US Navy

(CercleFinance.com) - BAE Systems has been awarded a $177.
8 million contract by the US Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). The contract could reach $225.5 million if all options are exercised.

Under the contract, BAE Systems' San Diego shipyard will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, upgrade the ship's Aegis combat system, upgrade command and control systems, and refurbish living spaces for the 260-strong crew.

Work is scheduled to start at the end of this month and will continue until 2026.

' This type of deep maintenance work is necessary and essential to maintain the combat effectiveness of the USS Halsey ', said Eric Icke, Vice President and General Manager of BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair.

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