# Stark Aerospace awarded $61.5M U.S. Navy contract for MK 41 VLS canister production

Stark Aerospace was awarded a $61,454,230 contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for MK 41 Vertical Launching System canister production, with options that could bring the total to $312,787,824.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-10-21
- Where: Columbus, Mississippi, United States
- Value: $61.5M
- Jobs: 96
- Status: announced
- Products: MK 41 Vertical Launching System canisters
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Stark Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/80613.md)
- [U.S. Navy](https://endata.com/companies/4174.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [expansionsolutionsmagazine.com](https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/stark-aerospace-inc-awarded-major-u-s-government-contract/), 2024-10-23: "Stark Aerospace Inc., a leading Defense and Aerospace provider, has been awarded a significant contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command, of the U.S. Navy, valued at $61,454,230.00, for canister production in support of FY24-29 MK 41 Vertical Launch System."
- [magnoliatribune.com](https://magnoliatribune.com/2024/12/16/stark-aerospace-adding-nearly-100-jobs-in-columbus-to-support-new-u-s-navy-contract/), 2024-12-16: "This contract not only reflects our team’s hard work and dedication but also underscores our capability to deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of our U.S. Military and the Warfighters."

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