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General Dynamics Awarded $111 Million For Zumwalt Destroyer Work

Monday, August 8th, 2011

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The Navy recently awarded Bath Iron Works (BIW), a subsidiary of General Dynamics [GD], a $110.8 million modification to a previously awarded contract for long-lead construction for DDG-1001, procurement of long-lead-time material for DDG-1002 and engineering, production and support services. The original construction contract was awarded in February 2008 and worth $1.4 billion. The contract modification follows a recent conclusion of negotiations between Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and the Navy to secure funding for the second and third DDG-1000-class ships…

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