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L3Harris Wins Full-Rate Deal to Deliver 26 Submarine Comms Shipsets Through 2033

The low‑observable systems preserve stealth by improving crew awareness across current and next‑generation boats.

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) underway. Credit: L3Harris Technologies/ US Navy.

Overview

  • L3Harris received a full-rate production award from General Dynamics Electric Boat to equip Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines with 26 communications shipsets.
  • The company describes the award as its largest order of this type to date.
  • The agreement includes options to support future Columbia-class hulls as well as allied navies worldwide.
  • Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed by the companies.
  • The systems support the Columbia-class deterrent program, a 12-boat effort built by Electric Boat with Newport News Shipbuilding that carries a projected $132 billion procurement cost.