Navy grants BAE Systems $138M for Virginia-class propulsors

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $138 million contract to continue producing propulsors for the Virginia-class submarine program. The award extends work the company already performs on that program.

BAE Systems is currently meeting the Navy’s production goal of two Virginia-class propulsor sets per year. The company has also delivered major propulsor assemblies for every Virginia-class submarine to date.

The contract covers the manufacture of propulsor assemblies, engineering services, replacement parts, and associated support services. Orders may be placed through September 2032, the end of the contract’s ordering period.

Through self-funded investment, BAE Systems has developed advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities in Louisville, Kentucky; Jacksonville, Florida; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is developing the critical structures and support essential to meeting the Navy’s 1+2 submarine manufacturing cadence.

Jason Casciotti, vice president of BAE Systems Weapon Systems, said: “BAE Systems is delivering the complex components essential to U.S. undersea dominance. Our scaled facilities and skilled workforce are focused on strengthening the submarine force. By leveraging a proven track record of excellence for these critical components, we ensure the Navy has a reliable partner for propulsor manufacturing.”