General Dynamics Mission Systems announced it has been awarded an $18.2 million contract to develop, maintain, and deliver the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator (MTWS) for the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom under the AUKUS partnership. The five-year cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price agreement could reach a total value of $230 million if all options are exercised.
Work under the contract will be conducted in Manassas, Virginia (60%); Charleroi, Pennsylvania (30%); and Middletown, Rhode Island (10%).
Progeny Systems, a business area of General Dynamics Mission Systems, will oversee the development of new and modernized submarine weapon launch and simulation capabilities while continuing to provide in-service support for previously delivered systems.
“Progeny Systems is a trusted provider of submarine combat system capabilities. We look forward to providing the U.S. and our Australian and United Kingdom partners with these critical submarine warfighting and training capabilities,” said Dr. Laura Hooks, vice president and general manager of Maritime and Strategic Systems at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Acquired by General Dynamics Mission Systems in 2022, Progeny Systems is based in Manassas, Virginia, and offers a broad range of lifecycle support services for U.S. submarines and surface ships.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), provides mission-critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity domains. The company employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide.
