Northrop Grumman has been awarded $13,992,038 contract for Trident missile and launch system components.

The ordered hardware includes Trident II (D5) gas generator cases and launch tube closures, spare and repair parts, and a refresh of launcher subsystems components to address obsolescence of existing hardware.

The refresh of the launcher subsystem will include update of the firing circuit with a laser-based launcher initiation system and the overhaul and refurbishment of the fleet population of missile hoists.

According to the contract notice, work will be performed in Sunnyvale, California (64 percent); Kings Bay, Georgia (30 percent); Bangor, Washington (4 percent); St. Charles, Missouri (1 percent); and Cape Canaveral, Florida (1 percent), with an expected completion date of June 2022.

“United Kingdom funding in the amount of $4,021,490; fiscal 2018 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $5,048,777; and fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,921,771 are being obligated on this award.  Funds in the amount of $4,921,771 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.”

Earlier in the year, Lockheed Martin was awarded a $40,790,312 contract for Trident II D5 missile production and deployed system support.

George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

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