General Dynamics Electric Boat Received $967 Million Contract for Modification of Virginia-Class Submarines

Specifications:

Name:

General Dynamics Electric Boat Received $967 Million Contract for Modification of Virginia-Class Submarines

Location:

USA

Company:

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Estimated Cost:

$967 Million

Source:

https://www.gd.com/

Introduction:

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced it has been awarded a $967 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for Lead Yard Support and Development and Design efforts for Virginia-class fast-attack submarines.

Features:

Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut; McLeansville, North Carolina; Newport News, Virginia; and Newport and Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Work is expected to be completed by October 2024.

Virginia-class submarines are designed for the full range of 21st-century mission requirements, including anti-submarine and surface ship warfare and special operations support.

General Dynamics Electric Boat is the prime contractor and lead design yard for the Virginia class and constructs the ships in a teaming arrangement with HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.