Lockheed has been awarded a fixed-price-incentive, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract worth $920.7m to make Trident II (D5) missiles and provide related support.

The Trident missile is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) capability and is the primary weapon carried by the US Navy’s Ohio Class submarines.

The missile is a sophisticated three-stage, solid-propellant, inertially guided missile capable of carrying a heavy payload and is accurate enough to be a first strike, counterforce, or second strike weapon.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company is expected to complete the work by 30 April 2016.

The US Strategic Systems Programs in Arlington, Virginia, US, is the contracting activity.

Naval Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Naval Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Virtualitics has secured the Innovation and Business Expansion awards for its Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO) suite. Discover how its explainable AI is transforming maintenance, sustainment and mission readiness, giving defence leaders faster, clearer, and more confident operational decisions.

Discover the Impact