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Austal Deliver Joint High Speed Vessel, Launch the Next One

The second Austal-built Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV 2), USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2) delivered to the Navy, & USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) was smoothly launched. The 338-foot-long aluminum catamarans are designed to be fast, flexible and maneuverable even in shallow waters, making them ideal for transporting troops and equipment quickly within a theater of operations. This 103-meter high-speed catamaran represents the U.S. Department of Defense’s next generation multi-use platform.