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Under the terms of the modification, Electric Boat
will perform advanced submarine research and development studies in
support of a wide range of technology areas including manufacturability,
maintainability, survivability, hydrodynamics, acoustics and materials.
Electric Boat also will conduct research and development work in additional
areas including affordability, manning, hull integrity, performance,
ship control, logistics, weapons handling and safety. Additionally,
the contract supports near-term Virginia-class technology insertion,
future submarine concepts and core technologies.
Initially awarded in November 2010, the contract has a potential value
of $710.6 million over a total of five years if all options are exercised
and funded.
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