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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Bath Iron Works could land contract for additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

USS Michael MurphyThe fact that the Marine Corps usually gets what it wants bodes well for Bath Iron Works’ chances of winning a contract to build another DDG-51 destroyer, a leading defense industry analyst said Monday.

Naval industry analyst Jay Korman of The Avascent Group said Monday that a new amphibious transport is a priority for the Marine Corps.

“The Marine Corps is known for getting a lot of what they want,” he said. “I’d say there’s a better-than-even shot at [the Marine Corps] getting the ship.”

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