BAE Systems continues building critical structures for Columbia-class submarines
- BAE Systems received an $11.5 million order on April 16, 2025, for a submarine component.
- This order comes from a larger $72 million contract awarded to BAE Systems in 2023.
- BAE Systems will produce a heavy structure for the U.S. Navy's Columbia-class submarine.
- Charles Lewis stated BAE Systems has specialized capabilities to support submarine construction.
- The award highlights expertise in submarine structures and commitment to national security.
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BAE Systems continues building critical structures for Columbia-class submarines
The award demonstrates the expertise of BAE Systems' workforce on submarine structures
BAE Systems continues building critical structures for Columbia-class submarine - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP
The award demonstrates the expertise of BAE Systems’ workforce on submarine structures BAE Systems recently received an additional $11.5 million production order for a Columbia-class submarine component. Under this contract, BAE Systems will manufacture an additional component for the U.S. Navy. This delivery order originates from the $72 million contract BAE Systems won in 2023 to provide components for the Columbia-class submarine. The compone…
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