In addition to surface and sub-surface duties for monitoring or repelling submarines, these four ships will be deployed for several other (inter)national tasks.
USA has capacity to utilize any of its 19 strategically located shipyards and 14 fabrication facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida to optimize labor resources and accelerate project timelines.
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible sale of equipment and services to India to enhance maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Fugro and Damen have established a joint venture to deliver the vessel and crew for a two-year charter, with an option to extend twice for another year (four years total).
