FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $138 million contract to continue propulsor production for the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The contract covers the manufacture of propulsor assemblies, engineering services, replacement parts, and associated support services. With this award, work will continue through September 2032. Work will be carried out at facilities in Louisville, Kentucky, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Jacksonville, Florida.
BAE Systems has supplied major propulsor assemblies for each of the 26 active Virginia class SSNs commissioned so far and is currently achieving the Navy's desired goal of two propulsor sets per year.