DODOtherDefense & SecurityDecember 22, 2008

CONSTRUCTION OF VIRGINIA CLASS BLOCK III SUBMARINES.

$16,238,775,949

AI Summary

This $16.2 billion contract with Electric Boat Corporation funded the construction of Virginia-class Block III nuclear submarines. These fast-attack submarines feature improved sonar systems and the Virginia Payload Module, enhancing the Navy's undersea warfare capabilities.

Key Points

  1. 01Funded construction of Virginia-class Block III submarines
  2. 02Awarded to Electric Boat Corporation in Connecticut
  3. 03Block III includes upgraded sonar and payload capabilities
  4. 04Virginia-class is the Navy's primary attack submarine class
  5. 05Contract ran from 2008 through 2023

Award Details

Start Date

Dec 22, 2008

End Date

Aug 31, 2023

Category

Defense & Security

State

CT

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$16.2B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION
Type
Other

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