General Dynamics Awarded $50 Million Contract for Submarine Technical and Engineering Support
GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $49.8 million contract modification for nuclear-submarine support work. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
Under the terms of the contract modification, Electric Boat will provide design and modernization services to support major submarine alterations. Additionally, Electric Boat will provide materials to support installation of hull, mechanical and electrical components; command and control systems; and subsystem design changes. Work performed under the modification is expected to be completed by September 2008.
Initially awarded in March 2004, the contract could be worth more than $1.1 billion over five years if all options are exercised and funded.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 83,500 people worldwide and reported 2007 revenues of $27.2 billion. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.
March 7, 2008
Contact: Robert A. Hamilton
Tel: (860) 433-8556
Email: Rhamilt1@gdeb.com
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