QinetiQ US has secured approximately $26 million in subcontracts from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply advanced electrical and electromechanical systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia and Columbia class submarine programmes, according to a company announcement issued on 29 July.
The multi-year agreement will see QinetiQ build, test, and deliver complex components that support critical onboard functions across both submarine classes. All production will be carried out at QinetiQ’s U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, with deliveries scheduled across the contract’s period of performance.
“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,” said Tom Vecchiolla, President and Chief Executive of QinetiQ US. “Our technical solutions support enhanced operational capabilities for these advanced submarines, enabling the U.S. Navy’s undersea dominance.”
The Virginia class is the U.S. Navy’s latest nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, capable of operating in both littoral and deep-sea environments. The Columbia class will replace the ageing Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and serve as the backbone of the U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent well into the 21st century.
QinetiQ’s subcontracted work will involve key systems that contribute to platform survivability, sensor integration, and onboard power distribution. While the specific components were not detailed, the company described them as essential to performance and mission effectiveness.
