In late August, General Dynamics Electric Boat launched the nuclear-powered submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797). But many more Virginia-class submarines are still under construction.
Here’s what we know
General Dynamics Electric Boat was recently awarded a contract to support the production of Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines. The maximum amount will be approximately $517.25 million.
The funds will be used to provide unique parts and specialized materials for the submarines. The work under the contract will take place at two General Dynamics Electric Boat facilities in Connecticut.
Following the launch of USS Iowa (SSN 797), four Block IV submarines remain under construction: USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), USS Arkansas (SSN 800), USS Idaho (SSN 799), and USS Utah (SSN 801). But the construction of the first two is entrusted to Huntington Ingalls Industries.
General Dynamics Electric Boat is also working on USS Arizona (SSN 803) and USS Tang (SSN 805). Construction of the latter began about a month ago. Both nuclear-powered submarines are modifications to Block V. They are equipped with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM), which will increase the total number of Tomahawk cruise missiles from 12 to 40.
Source: Pentagon
2023-09-18 11:36:09
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