The Pentagon announced a $194 million contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide technical and engineering support for the launch control system for sea-launched nuclear cruise missiles, with work to be carried out at the company's facilities in Beachesfield, Massachusetts and Manassas, Virginia, and completed by September 30, 2028.
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The contract is part of the Pentagon's ongoing efforts to modernize and support strategic nuclear weapons systems, especially those launched from submarines.
The Pentagon announced a contract worth more than $194 million to General Dynamics Mission Systems to provide technical support for the control system for sea-launched nuclear cruise missiles.
The Pentagon statement said: “General Dynamics Mission Systems was awarded a contract worth US$194 million.”
The statement added: "This work will provide technical and engineering support for the launch control system for nuclear cruise missiles launched from the sea."
The statement concluded: “The work will be performed at the company’s facilities in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Manassas, and Virginia, and is scheduled to be completed by September 30, 2028.”

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