Hanwha wins 1st US Navy subcontract for next-generation logistics ship

Hanwha Defense USA and Hanwha Philly Shipyard have secured their first project with the U.S. Navy as subcontractors to Vard Marine US for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program, also known as the light replenishment oiler (T-AOL). The contract marks the first U.S. Navy award to Hanwha Defense USA since the company’s establishment and Hanwha Group’s acquisition of the Philly Shipyard. Since December 2024, Hanwha has invested more than $200 million to upgrade the shipyard’s workforce, capabilities and capacity. Under the deal, Hanwha will partner with VARD to conduct a market survey and carry out concept design and refinement for the new NGLS platform. The company will also support manufacturability, commercial construction practices and the evaluation of production costs. The award includes options for functional design planning and special studies. The NGLS is designed to provide sustained afloat or ashore refueling, resupply and rearm capabilities through a smaller platform using commercially available, non-developmental and proven technologies. “This award represents

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