US submarine industrial capacity gains a long-term component orderBAE Systems
BAE Systems wins $138 million Virginia-class propulsor contract
The US Navy awarded BAE Systems a $138 million contract for Virginia-class submarine propulsor assemblies, engineering, spare parts and support.
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The ordering period runs through September 2032. BAE said it is producing two propulsor sets per year and has supplied major assemblies for every Virginia-class submarine.
Work draws on facilities in Kentucky, Florida and Minnesota. The announcement concerns manufacturing and support capacity; it does not disclose operational submarine capabilities or classified design details.
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