Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC)

Service And Conflict Use

1. Oct 20, 2015

   Saudi FMS approved

   The U.S. State Department approved a possible $11.25 billion foreign military sale of four MMSC ships and associated equipment to Saudi Arabia.

   Sources: Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) - Naval Technology

2. Jul 20, 2018

   Production contract begins

   Lockheed Martin announced a $450 million contract to begin detailed design and planning for four MMSC ships built at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin.

   Sources: U.S. Government Awards Lockheed Martin Contract to Begin Production of Multi-Mission Surface Combatant for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

3. Dec 20, 2019

   Detail design and construction awarded

   The U.S. Navy awarded a $1.96 billion modification for detail design and construction of four MMSC ships for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

   Sources: Contracts For Dec. 20, 2019 - Department of War

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