US Navy Receives New Range Support Vessel
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The US Navy has taken delivery of a new Range Support Vessel from Marine Group Boat Works to support weapons testing on the Point Mugu Sea Range. The vessel was built at the company's Chula Vista, California shipyard. It will be used for operations off Southern California.
Why it matters
The new vessel will enhance the Navy's ability to test and evaluate weapons, supporting the development of new defense technologies. This delivery demonstrates the ongoing modernization of the Navy's support infrastructure.
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