NASSCO gets 18.3 million to repair warship

Written b Gary Robbins
11:11 a.m., Sept. 26, 2012


The amphibious assault ship Makin Island is 847 feet long and has a 106-foot beam. US Navy

General Dynamics-NASSCO has received an $18.3 million contract to perform repairs and upgrades on the San Diego-based amphibious assault ship Makin Island. The Defense Department says the work will be completed by next May. The Makin Island returned from her maiden deployment in June, and such repairs are normal. The ship is known as a "Harrier carrier" because it carries Harrier jets, in addition to helicopters.

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