General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) has awarded subcontracts valued at $26m to defence technology company QinetiQ US for submarine systems.
The contracts mandate the provision of essential electrical and electromechanical systems for the Virginia and Columbia-class submarine programmes.
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QinetiQ US is tasked with the design, testing and delivery of systems that facilitate critical onboard operations.
QinetiQ US president and CEO Tom Vecchiolla stated: “These awards highlight Electric Boat’s confidence in QinetiQ’s engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and our role within the Navy submarine industrial base to deliver mission-critical systems for the nation’s fleet.
“Our technical solutions support enhanced operational capabilities for these advanced submarines, enabling the US Navy’s undersea dominance.”
Manufacturing of the contracted systems will occur at QinetiQ’s facilities within the US, with delivery timelines extending over the contract period.
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By GlobalDataThis contract announcement follows GDEB’s receiving substantial contract modifications in the first half of 2025.
In March, GDEB was granted a $1.06bn modification to procure materials in anticipation of Virginia-class Block VI submarine construction.
July then saw a $1.85bn contract modification awarded to GDEB for long lead time materials procurement and initiation of preliminary construction activities related to Virginia-class Block VI submarines.
Virginia-class submarines are nuclear-powered fast-attack vessels adept at operating in both shallow littoral zones and deep waters.
Since 1998, the US Navy has been procuring Virginia-class (SSN-774) submarines, with 40 ordered up to the year 2024.
The US Navy’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025 includes a request for one Virginia-class vessel, the 41st vessel in the class.
The US Navy intends to allocate $132bn for the acquisition of 12 Columbia-class submarines, which will replace the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. The first boat is expected to be delivered in 2027.
The two submarine classes represent the present and future of the US Navy’s undersea combat proficiency.
