Tagos Surtass Ships

TAGOS Surtass Ships is a Navy initiative aimed at supporting the mission of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) by providing a ship platform capable of theater anti-submarine acoustic passive and active surveillance. The program focuses on the procurement and recapitalization of the four Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) T-19 Class and one SWATH T-23 Class ships. These ships gather underwater acoustical data to support the anti-submarine warfare mission of the commanders of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. They utilize Surveillance Towed-Array Sensor System (SURTASS) equipment to gather undersea acoustic data and carry electronic equipment to process and transmit that data via satellite to shore stations for evaluation.

The specific objectives of Program 5030 include ensuring the availability of ships equipped with advanced surveillance technology to support anti-submarine warfare missions, enhancing the capabilities of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS), and contributing to the overall maritime security efforts of the Navy. Additionally, the program aims to address challenges such as direct material inflation, supply chain issues, and increased non-recurring engineering costs in order to ensure the successful procurement and recapitalization of the T-AGOS Surtass Ships.