Sub Missiles. The Navy has awarded General Dynamics’ Electric Boat division a $61.7 million contract modification for the continued development of the Common Missile Compartment that will be employed on the next generation of U.S. and U.K ballistic missiles submarines. General Dynamics says. The extension covers the procurement, manufacture and test prototype material and equipment to be used in the production of the missile compartment. The modification stems from a 2008 contract for engineering, technical services, concept studies and design of a missile compartment for the next-generation nuclear ballistic missile submarines being developed for the Royal Navy and the U.S. Navy. The total contract value could reach $776 million. The U.S. Navy, facing a budget squeeze, earlier this year delayed construction on the new class by two years to 2021. Twelve next generation subs are slated to begin succeeding the current fleet of 14 Ohio-class boomers starting at the end of the next decade.
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