The Navy has issued contract modifications for the construction of two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG-51) destroyers under a multi-year procurement plan that runs into fiscal 2017. The Navy awarded General Dynamics [GD] Bath Iron Works $642.6 million for one of the ships, and Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] $601.9 million. Both contractors are receiving $79.4 million for advanced procurement of ships planned for construction in future years. The Navy employs two contractors for the destroyers, arguing the arrangement maintains competition and keeps…
