The USN Strategic Systems Programs office has awarded Lockheed Martin Space Systems a $498.44 million sole-source contract modification to produce Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and provide support for deployed systems.
The value of the modification, including all options if exercised, is $1.22 billion.
This contract covers nuclear missiles for the USN and UK RN (a fellow Trident operator), and work is expected to be completed by 30 September 2026.
Submarines equipped with the Trident II D5 missile include the Ohio and Columbia classes in the USN, and the Dreadnought and Vanguard classes in the RN.
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Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.
The delivery acceptance of the future USS Pierre marks the conclusion of the construction phase for the Independence-variant.
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
The US Coast Guard (USCG) created new units, including five Programme Executive Offices (PEOs), to facilitate and speed up the procurement of new capabilities.
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