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Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Make Strides in Navy Modernization

Introduction:

As the world continues to evolve and new threats arise, it’s crucial for the United States Navy to stay ahead of the game. That’s why organizations like Americans for a Stronger Navy are dedicated to promoting a strong and modern naval force. Recently, two major defense contractors, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, have made significant strides in advancing the Navy’s capabilities through new contracts and innovations.

Summary:

Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics have been awarded contracts for the production of machinery control systems and preliminary design work for the Navy’s modernization program. The contracts are worth over $26 million and $10 million, respectively, and will be completed in the next few years.

These developments will help the Navy stay ahead of evolving threats and maintain its position as a global superpower.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $26 million contract to produce machinery control systems for the Navy’s modernization program and new construction.
  • General Dynamics has been awarded a $10 million contract to perform component, software, and system preliminary design work for the Navy.
  • These developments are essential for the Navy to maintain its position as a global superpower and stay ahead of evolving threats. Concs Americans for a Stronger Navy, we’re proud to see these developments from Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.
  • It’s crucial for the United States to have a strong and modern Navy, and these contracts are a step in the right direction.
  • We encourage all Americans to support our mission and advocate for a stronger naval force.
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Delivery of USNS John Canley

Expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6), Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, at its christening ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif.

The US Navy has taken delivery of USNS John L. Canley (ESB 6), an ESB-class ship designed for various military operations such as Airborne Mine Counter Measures, Special Operations Force operations, Crisis Response Sea-basing, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, and Unmanned Aviation Systems operations. The ESB-class ships have a flight deck capable of supporting MH-53E helicopters, accommodations, workspaces, and ordnance storage for embarked forces, and enhanced command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence. The ship is part of the critical access infrastructure that supports the deployment of forces. The future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7) is currently under construction at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego.

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US Navy has taken delivery of its fourth Lewis B Puller-class expeditionary

The US Navy has taken delivery of its fourth Lewis B Puller-class expeditionary sea base (ESB) ship, USNS John L Canley. The ship was handed over to the Navy during a ceremony at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company’s (GD-NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego. The ESB ships are designed to act as critical infrastructure to support equipment supply and deployment of forces at sea. The highly flexible vessels can perform a wide range of military operations, including Special Operations Force missions, crisis response sea-basing, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. The new ship is named in honour of former US Marine Corps gunnery sergeant John L Canley.

General Dynamics NASSCO has been designing and building ships in San Diego’s industrial corridor since 1960 and is the only full-service shipyard on the West Coast of the United States.

Today, General Dynamics NASSCO has locations on both the West and East Coasts. The company specializes in the design and construction of auxiliary and support ships for the U.S. Navy and oil tankers and dry cargo carriers for commercial markets. It is also a major provider of repair services for the U.S. Navy’s global force for good, with capabilities in San Diego, Norfolk, Mayport, and Bremerton.

General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies

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San Diego, CA 92113
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