BAE Systems awarded $955M US Navy contract for VLS canisters

The U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems a contract with a total lifetime maximum value of $955 million to produce multiple types of Vertical Launching System canisters. Initial funding of $24 million was awarded in February, with additional modifications in March and May. Work will be performed in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with deliveries beginning in early 2021.

“These canisters are a key element of the Navy's Vertical Launching System, and our experience includes 30 years of VLS production, integration and testing to support this world-class capability.”ukdefencejournal.org.uk

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• ukdefencejournal.org.ukBAE to produce more Vertical Launching System Canisters for US NavyGeorge AllisonJun 12, 2020

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