U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers

U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers

General Dynamics NASSCO has received 1.7 billion dollars to build two additional John Lewis class fleet oilers for the US Navy, the company stated. The award covers the construction of T AO 215 and T AO 216 and forms part of an ongoing multi-ship programme that could total eight vessels. According to the organisation, the ships belong to the U.S. Navy’s replenishment oiler series designed to refuel surface combatants at sea. The class features a…