The Newport News Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has obtained a $13.43 million research support contract from US Naval Sea Systems Command.
HII will provide engineering and technical design services to support concepts for current and future submarine platforms, using advanced R&D technologies.
Work will include studies to support assessments, development, design studies and tests; on-site engineering, logistics and technical services; and integration of technologies for land-based or at-sea tests and demonstrations.
This contract will be completed by September 2021. However, it includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $117.33 million and move the completion date to September 2025.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
The US multinational company is currently assembling 300 Rolling Airframe Missile rounds per year, with plans to reach 800 units annually after significant investment and modernisation of its facilities.
RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.
The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.
Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, Raytheon’s VP of Shipboard Missiles disclosed what improvements the company plans to offer for the Sea Sparrow NSV.
Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.
Connect with us on socials
