General Dynamics Electric Boat has received a $2.3 billion Navy award for Block VI Virginia-class submarine long-lead-time material and early manufacturing, the Pentagon announced Monday. The announcement suggests the Navy might soon ink a production contract for 10 or more Virginia boats after a years-long delay. Congress granted funding and multiyear procurement authority for up to 13 of the vessels in 2023, but the Navy has yet to reach a dea…