WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Bath Iron Works has been awarded a $59 million contract modification to perform lead yard services for the U.S. Navy's DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Work on the contract will involve engineering and technical assistance for the construction of new vessels. Tasks will include general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services, and the continuation of Class Flight III upgrades.