General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a $194 million contract modification for engineering and technical work on a fire control subsystem that will integrate the Navy’s future nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile aboard Virginia-class submarines.
The cost-plus-fixed-fee modification supports development of the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Fire Control Subsystem. Work began in April under an undefinitized contract action and is scheduled to continue through September 2028.
About 75% of the work will take place in Pittsfield, Mass., with the remaining 25% in Manassas, Va. The company said the award will add approximately 200 positions across the two locations, primarily in engineering and manufacturing.
General Dynamics is also investing $1.3 million in facility modifications at the two sites to accommodate the program and expand fire control engineering and test capacity.
The company serves as prime integrator for the Trident II Fire Control System, experience it plans to apply to the new subsystem.
“SLCM-N is a national priority, and the Navy requires this deterrence capability on an accelerated timeline,” said Laura Hooks, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems’ maritime and strategic systems business. “We recognize the responsibility of developing a safe and reliable subsystem for a program that will strengthen sea-based strategic deterrence.”
Hooks said the work will draw on the company’s experience in weapon control, mission planning, platform integration and system testing.
