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BAE Systems awarded $70 million contract for future Virginia Payload Module missile tubes

BAE Systems received a $70 million contract award from General Dynamics Electric Boat on April 2, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.
The contract supports the production of Virginia Payload Module missile tubes for Block VI Virginia-class submarines.
These VPM tubes add significant firepower to the Virginia-class submarines, which are a cornerstone of U.S. National security.
According to BAE Systems, "VPM tubes add significant firepower and payload capacity to the Virginia-class submarine due to its ability to launch up to seven Tomahawks or future missile variants."
BAE Systems' Louisville facility ensures continued support to the industrial base and provides sailors the means to protect the country, while also being able to take on additional work to support the U.S. Navy.

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BAE Systems awarded $70 million contract for future Virginia Payload Module missile tubes

The company's skilled manufacturing workforce will continue delivering firepower to the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet

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BAE Systems to boost firepower of Virginia-class submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded a $70m contract to BAE Systems for VPM missile tubes for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines.The post BAE Systems to boost firepower of Virginia-class submarines appeared first on Naval Technology.

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UK Defence Journal

BAE Systems wins $70m Virginia sub missile tube contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a $70 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to manufacture missile tubes for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Virginia-class submarines, the company announced on 2 April. The contract covers the production of Virginia Payload Module (VPM) tubes for Block VI submarines—a key enhancement to the Virginia-class fleet that significantly boosts their strike capability. “These missile tubes deliver critical fire…

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BAE Systems awarded USD 70 million contract to build missile tubes for Virginia-class submarines

“These missile tubes deliver critical firepower to the Virginia-class submarine fleet, a cornerstone to U.S. national security,” said Charles Lewis, director of Submarine Programs for Platforms & Services at BAE Systems. “Continuing to manufacture VPMs at our Louisville, Kentucky, facility maintains our strong support to the industrial base, while also ensuring Sailors receive the capability they need to protect our country.” The VPM tubes e…

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