{"id":42933,"date":"2026-05-24T20:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=42933"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T17:19:32","slug":"us-navy-opened-650m-deal-for-474-military-boats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/us-navy-opened-650m-deal-for-474-military-boats\/","title":{"rendered":"US Navy Opened $ 650m Deal for 474 Military Boats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HJAZdE3BWMo?si=BliRkOFPL7WXNHkB\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Dazzling $ 650m for the Next Decade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things are on another level at RIBsONLY.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post highlights the critical role RIBs play within the US Navy and the growing value of these versatile boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US Navy split a contract worth up to $ 650m among eight boat builders for up to 474 military RHIB boats over 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifteen companies competed, and eight received contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The base value is $ 325.9 million, rising to $ 650m if all options are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boats support patrols, troop transport, and rescue missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First deliveries are expected by July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@udefenseinfomilitary1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the udefense-info military<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@udefenseinfomilitary1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not the first post on <strong>RIBs and the military side<\/strong> of Rigid Inflatable Boats: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/military\/\">check these out<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover 200+ active RIB brands in one structured global directory, including featured companies, overview lists, and direct contact channels. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIB Manufacturer List<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@udefenseinfomilitary1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Dazzling $ 650m for the Next Decade Things are on another level at RIBsONLY.com. This post highlights the critical role RIBs play within the US Navy and the growing value of these versatile boats. 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