USA: Raytheon Gets USD 75 Million for DDG 1000 Program

Raytheon Company has been awarded $75 million to complete remaining hardware and electronics for DDG 1000 and 1001, the first two ships of the Zumwalt-class of multimission destroyers.

The award reflects exercised options under a previously awarded U.S. Navy contract.

Raytheon’s progress on the program continues, remaining on-cost and schedule, meeting all program milestones and shipyard need dates. Under this contract, Raytheon will complete outstanding hardware and electronics production and assembly for the first two ships of the class, including electronics for the multi-function towed array for the sonar suite; canister electronics and uptake kits for the MK 57 Vertical Launching System; and the advanced procurement of Electronic Modular Enclosure shelters for the third ship, DDG 1002.

“The collaboration of this government-industry team has been outstanding, a high-performing team of experts working together to bring the Navy’s vision to reality,” said Raytheon’s Kevin Peppe, vice president of Integrated Defense Systems’ Seapower Capability Systems business area. “As systems and deliveries complete, and integration and testing continue, we are advancing closer to demonstrating the capabilities of the most technologically advanced surface combatant in naval history.”

As the prime mission systems integrator for DDG 1000, Raytheon provides all electronic and combat systems for the program.

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Press Release, December 13, 2013; Image: Navy