MCLEAN, Va. - QinetiQ US secures approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver key electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy's Virginia and Columbia class submarine programs.
Under these contracts, QinetiQ US will build, test and deliver complex electrical and electromechanical systems that enable critical onboard operations.
Tom Vecchiolla, President and Chief Executive of QinetiQ US, said, "These awards highlight Electric Boat's confidence in QinetiQ's engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and our role within the Navy submarine industrial base to deliver mission-critical systems for the nation's fleet. Our technical solutions support enhanced operational capabilities for these advanced submarines, enabling the U.S. Navy's undersea dominance."
The Virginia and Columbia class submarines represent the current and future of the U.S. Navy's undersea warfare capabilities. The Virginia class is a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine designed to excel in littoral and deep-water missions, while the Columbia class will replace the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines as a critical component of the nation's nuclear deterrent.
Production of all electrical and electromechanical systems will take place at QinetiQ's US-based manufacturing facilities with deliveries scheduled throughout the period of performance.
