According to information published by the US DoD on November 16, 2023, the US Navy has commenced the construction of its 6th Navajo-class vessel, the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), with a keel laying ceremony at Austal USA's shipyard in Mobile.
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| Keel laying ceremony of the Navajo class rescue and salvage ship USNS Billy Frank Jr. (Picture source: US DoD) |