The company said Monday the contract covers VLS launch control units and mechanical structure as well as final assembly, test and repair services, which the company will perform in Baltimore.
“We are proud to continue building these launchers and bring this significant capability to the U.S. Navy for its critical missions as we have for 32 years, ” said Joe North, vice president of littoral ships and systems at Lockheed.
Lockheed said MK 41 VLS can support missile launches across the land attack, anti-aircraft, antisubmarine and anti-surface platforms.