North Dakota (SSN-784), the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear attack submarine. (General Dynamics)
Navy Orders 10 Nuclear Subs For $17.6B In Most Lucrative Contract Ever -- Washington Times
The U.S. Navy plans to build 10 new SSN 774 Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines over the next five years. Price tag: $17.6 billion.
A contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat and chief subcontractor Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding was announced Monday, the Navy Times reported.
“The Block IV award is the largest shipbuilding contract in U.S. Navy history in terms of total dollar value,” said Rear Adm. Dave Johnson, program executive officer for submarines at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the Navy Times reported. It “builds upon the Virginia-class program’s successful Navy and industry relationship,” he added.
The Navy contract calls for two new ships per year over the next five years.
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