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GD Wins $481 Million Mod For More Columbia Work

Monday, September 17th, 2018

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GD Wins $481 Million Mod For More Columbia Work

An artist's rendering of the U.S. Navy's future Columbia-class submarine. (Image: U.S. Navy )

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded General Dynamics [GD] Electric Boat (GDEB) a $481 million modification on last Thursday for more Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) program long-lead time work.The cost-plus-fixed-fee modification is in preparation for FY 2019 and 2020 lead-ship advance procurement, advance construction, and long-lead time material funding for the Columbia-class.This award for the U.S. is being combined with a previously planned $10 million United Kingdom funding modification. This is because the U.S. and U.K. are cooperating…

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