General Dynamics NASSCO reports that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The ships are part of NASSCO’s current multi-ship contract from the U.S.
![T-AO 209 seen during sea trials departing San Diego. [Photo: GD NASSCO]](https://www.marinelog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/General_Dynamics_T_AO_209.jpg)
T-AO 209 seen during sea trials departing San Diego. [Photo: GD NASSCO]
General Dynamics NASSCO reports that it has been awarded $1.7 billion for the construction of T-AO 215 and T-AO 216. The ships are part of NASSCO’s current multi-ship contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers (T-AO 214 through 221).
“The T-AO program holds significant importance to the men and women of NASSCO and is one we take great pride in – it’s the longest running Navy production series in NASSCO history,” said Dave Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO. “The timely funding for these two ships will act to stabilize the workforce by sustaining an important backlog and prevent future layoffs. Our entire NASSCO team is honored to continue to support the critical national security mission of the U.S. Navy.”
In 2016, the Navy awarded NASSCO a contract
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