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Navy awards $743M in prototype contracts for SLCM-N missile program

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 12

The latest in this situation

  1. Leidos selected X-Bow Systems to produce booster motors for propulsion programs by the Missile Defense Agency.
  2. Navy and Congress awarded multiple contracts and funding for missile development programs involving BAE Systems, Leidos, and Raytheon.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Oct 7. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

The U.S. Navy awarded five prototype Other Transaction Authority agreements for the SLCM-N missile program, with a combined value of approximately $743.6 million. These contracts cover missile development, flight system integration, and canister development. Separately, BAE Systems received a $94.6 million Navy contract for engineering, technical, and programmatic services supporting the missile.

From executivegov.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The awards represent significant government funding for the advancement of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile technology. The contracts support the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems initiative.

From executivegov.com

Who's involved

  • BAE SystemsReceived a $94.6 million contract for engineering and technical services supporting the SLCM-N missile.
  • RaytheonWas selected for flight system integration and missile development under the SLCM-N prototype effort.
  • LeidosWas selected for flight system integration and missile development under the SLCM-N prototype effort.
  • DyneticsIs part of the Leidos team selected for flight system integration and missile development.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • RaytheonSpeculative

    Could see increased revenue from the SLCM-N missile development contracts.

  • LeidosSpeculative

    Might see increased revenue from its role in the SLCM-N missile development contracts.

  • DyneticsSpeculative

    May see increased revenue from the flight system integration contract.

  • BAE SystemsSpeculative

    Could see increased revenue from the engineering and programmatic services contract.

  • RTXSpeculative

    Might see increased revenue due to the contract awards received by Raytheon.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Leidos selected X-Bow Systems to produce booster motors for propulsion programs by the Missile Defense Agency.Sub-event
  2. Multiple defense contractors receive new contracts and funding for missile programs.1 source

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