HII - HII is Awarded $74 Million Contract to Support U.S. Navy Vertical Launch Systems | Benzinga
MCLEAN, Va., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a $74 million contract to research, analyze and develop enhanced capabilities for the Mk 41 and Mk 57 vertical launching systems (VLS) onboard U.S. Navy surface ships.
The task order, administered by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme Division, also applies to associated naval surface weapon systems, combat systems and sensors employed within the Navy.
HII's statement of work includes outfitting the first Zumwalt-class destroyer (DDG 1001) with the latest Mk 57 vertical launch system universal canister electronics unit. The unit, developed by HII, ensures warfighters can fire any missile from any VLS cell on Zumwalt-class ships.
"We are extremely pleased to continue our support to the U.S. Navy, providing critical research, development, test and evaluation in support of ...