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General Dynamics Snags Aegis Contract Modification

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) secured an $11.2 million contract modification from the Navy to continue production of MK82 directors and MK200 director controllers for Aegis Combat System illuminators.

According to the firm, “the MK 82 and MK 200 are critical components of the Aegis missile fire-control system’s illuminator.The Aegis Combat System is the most advanced tactical radar defense and fire-control system fielded by the Navy.”

“For more than 20 years of DDG 51-class production, General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has produced and supported MK82 directors and the MK200 director controllers, so these critical components remain effective and affordable elements of the Aegis weapon system, ” said Russ Klein, the company’s vice president and general manager of weapon systems.

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