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Waesche Completes Builder’s Trials

The second National Security Cutter, Waesche (WMSL 751), underway for Builder's Trials off of the Gulf Coast. Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman

An industry and government team comprised of personnel from Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors (combat system provider), and government representatives from the Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy recently concluded a thorough series of evaluations called Builder’s Trials for the second National Security Cutter (NSC), Waesche. Read more>>

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Mission Effectiveness Project Improves Performance of Aging Cutters
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