Modernization of US Navy Destroyer

BAE Systems will perform underwater hull preservation work, support the Navy’s efforts to upgrade the USS Mitscher's Aegis combat system and its command and control equipment, and refurbish the living spaces for the crewmembers By DA Staff / 10 Jan 2022
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BAE Systems has received a $1.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). 

Under the Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) contract, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, support the Navy’s efforts to upgrade the ship’s Aegis combat system and its command and control equipment, and refurbish the living spaces for the ship’s 285 crewmembers. 

The work is expected to begin in March 2022 and to be completed in April 2023. The value of the contract could reach $101.2 million if all options are exercised.

“Our team looks forward to the preservation and upgrade work aboard USS Mitscher,” said Mike Bruneau, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair. “With our subcontractor teammates and Navy personnel alongside, we will apply our experience with the DDG class to ensure this ship returns to the fleet mission-ready and fully capable to support our national security.”

USS Mitscher is the second U.S. Navy ship named in honor of Admiral Marc Mitscher (1887-1947), who served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force 58 in the Pacific, which was the Navy’s main striking force during the latter half of World War II. The current ship was commissioned in December 1994.

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