Self Defense Test Ship Undergoes $30 Million Hull Preservation Ahead of 50th Anniversary
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The Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) is undergoing a hull preservation project as part of a $30 million selected restricted availability package. This work, awarded to AdvantEdge Technology Inc. based in Port Hueneme, will take place from April 2024 to June 2025 at BAE Systems Ship Repair in San Diego.
On November 7, workers from C.D. Lyon Inc., a general contractor based in Ventura, California, began applying primer on the hull in preparation for painting. The project is significant as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the ship's commissioning.
Jan 1, 2026, 6:22 AM
