BAE Systems said it is producing two Virginia-class propulsor sets a year, in line with the Navy’s target. The company has delivered major propulsor assemblies for every submarine in the class to date.
“BAE Systems is delivering the complex components essential to U.S. undersea dominance,” said Jason Casciotti, vice president of BAE Systems Weapon Systems. “Our scaled facilities and skilled workforce are focused on strengthening the submarine force.”
BAE said it has used its own funds to expand its manufacturing and engineering capabilities in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as in Jacksonville, Florida, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company said those investments support the Navy’s broader submarine production targets.
