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Navy/USMC

GD Wins $1.1 Billion Mod For Long-Lead Material Of Two Virginia Subs After Delay

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023

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GD Wins $1.1 Billion Mod For Long-Lead Material Of Two Virginia Subs After Delay

A mockup of the Block V Virginia-class attack submarine with the Virginia Payload Module in use. (Image: General Dynamics Electric Boat)

General Dynamics Electric Boat [GD] on May 23 won a $1.1 billion contract modification to procure long-lead time material for two Virginia-class attack submarines after a delay due to an insurance disagreement with the government. This undefinitized contract action will pay for the material for the future Block V submarines SSN-812 and SSN-813, while the administration seeks full procurement funding for them in the FY ‘2024 budget request. The work will occur in various locations throughout the U.S. and is…

Congress

SASC Approves $1.14 Trillion FY ‘27 NDAA With ‘Right to Repair’ Reform, Stock Buyback Restriction

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Congress

House Appropriators Unveil $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill, Restore Funds For E-7, Army Aviation

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Congress

MOSA Implementation By Pentagon Lagging, GAO Official Says

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Congress

HASC Wants Info On Army’s Plans To Pursue Autonomous Aerial Delivery, Surface Vessels For Logistics

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