The work supports ongoing construction of Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines and includes select components for Ford-class aircraft carriers, BWXT said Thursday.
The multiyear awards, which include options for future delivery, require work to be completed in the next six to eight years. BWXT’s facilities in Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee will contribute to the manufacturing process.
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“The BWXT team is proud to produce this essential hardware that allows the U.S. Navy to carry out its critical national security mission,” said Gary Camper, BWXT’s Nuclear Operations Group president. “That commitment to quality is the legacy that comes from our more than 70 years of service to the Navy.”
What Is a Naval Nuclear Reactor?
Naval nuclear reactors involve a highly complex system of large, heavy components, numerous smaller, finely machined components and highly enriched uranium fuel. BWXT manufactures and assembles the components into reactors for deployment aboard naval vessels.
The new awards build on $2.1 billion in contracts BWXT announced in February.
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