Under the contracts, QinetiQ US will build, test and deliver specialised systems essential to onboard performance and mission effectiveness. These components are designed to support complex operational requirements across both submarine classes.
“These awards highlight Electric Boat’s confidence in QinetiQ’s engineering expertise, manufacturing capability and our role within the Navy submarine industrial base to deliver mission-critical systems for the nation’s fleet,” stated Tom Vecchiolla, President and Chief Executive of QinetiQ US. “Our technical solutions support enhanced operational capabilities for these advanced submarines, enabling the U.S. Navy’s undersea dominance.”
The Virginia class submarines are fast-attack, nuclear-powered vessels capable of operating in both littoral and deep-water environments. The Columbia class will serve as the next-generation replacement for the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, forming a key element of the U.S. nuclear deterrent.
All production activities will be carried out at QinetiQ’s manufacturing facilities in the United States. Deliveries are scheduled across the agreed period of performance.
