BAE
Systems has received a $91.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to
provide engineering and technical services in support of the design,
manufacturing, installation, testing and product improvements for the
Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). |
"This
contract and our long history on this program demonstrates our sought
after expertise in developing superior products for our sailors and
is a testament to the overall effectiveness of the Mk 41 Vertical Launching
System,” said Chris Hughes, vice president and general manager
of Weapon Systems at BAE Systems.
BAE Systems’
engineers will develop technical solutions for new canister and missile
integration as well as launcher improvements to meet emerging threats
to the U.S. Navy fleet. The contract also includes work on the design
of canister and launcher mechanical efforts, as well as continued work
for the support of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program, development
of the MK 29 canister and Aegis Ashore systems.
As the Navy's Mk 41 VLS Mechanical Design Agent, BAE Systems has more
than 30 years of experience in the development, production and support
of this system for naval forces throughout the world. The Mk 41 VLS
is a highly survivable system located below a naval ship’s armored
deck and is adaptable to accommodate the latest weapon types to meet
new mission requirements.
The contract provides an overall financial ceiling and will be incrementally
funded with approximately $6.3 million being funded with the initial
award. The work will continue through December 2016 and will be performed
at BAE Systems’ Minneapolis, Minnesota facility. |
