BAE to increase Virginia-class submarine launch tube production

BAE to increase Virginia-class submarine launch tube production
by Geoff Ziezulewicz
Washington (UPI) Oct 28, 2016

disclaimer: image is for illustration purposes only

BAE Systems has signed a contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat for the production of Virginia Payload Module, or VPM, Tubes for Virginia-class submarines, BAE announced.

The deal, for an undisclosed amount, will cover Block V boats and will involve certification, special tooling and other items, the company said in a statement.

The VPM is a mid-body section being integrated into Virginia-class submarines.

It includes four large-diameter payload tubes, each of which can store and launch up to seven Tomahawk cruise missiles.

VPMs will also offer flexibility when integrating future payloads.

BAE officials said the system is a cost-effective way to maintain strike capability as four SSGN guided-missile submarines retire.

The launch tubes are expected to be delivered starting in 2019.

BAE announced earlier this year that it would provide propulsors, hardware and tail cones for Block IV Virginia-class boats.

Thanks for being here; We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain. With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords. Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year. If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor $5 Billed Once credit card or paypal		SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter $5 Billed Monthly paypal only

Related Links
Naval Warfare in the 21st Century

Comment on this article via your Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail login.

Share this article via these popular social media networks

del.icio.us

Digg

Google

Previous Report

Israel seeking three new submarines from Germany
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 21, 2016
Israel is seeking to buy three more advanced submarines from Germany at a combined price of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), an Israeli newspaper reported Friday. The Maariv daily said that a deal due to be signed on November 7 aims to replace the oldest vessels in its existing Dolphin fleet, which began entering service in 1999. German government spokesman Georg Streiter told AFP that ... read more

Yemen rebel missile shot down near Mecca: coalition

US to deploy missile defense to South Korea 'soon'

China, Russia blast US missile defence at regional forum

Raytheon to update the Netherlands' Patriot missile system

Raytheon receives Rolling Airframe Missile contract modification

BAE receives max $600 million U.S. Navy contract for laser-guided rockets

Safran's Sigma 40 integrates with Harpoon missile system

Lithuania signs missile agreement with Norway

U.S. Navy's first drone squadron stands up

Northrop Grumman receives $190 million Hunter drone contract

Beijing's Battle-Tested War UAVs Confirm China's 'Leading Manufacturer Role'

AeroVironment to supply Dutch defense with UAVs

Lockheed Martin gets $92 million military satellite contract modification

Russia develops new satellite communication system for military use

Arizona aerospace company wins $19M Navy satellite contract

Canada defence dept selects Newtec for first DVB-S2X Airborne Modem

First U.S. Stryker with 30mm cannon debuts

L-3 Oceania to supply Australia with night fighting equipment

CACI gets $1.7 billion contact for counter-IED work

New Centauro II armored vehicle unveiled

Pentagon suspends clawback of decade-old enlistment bonuses

Saab buys Danish defense company

Airbus protests furiously over Poland's handling of chopper deal

Egypt military seen as expanding economic share

Malaysia PM signs defence deal in tilt toward China

Australia, Indonesia mull joint South China Sea patrols

Firm that built islands gets Philippines deal

China, Philippines in 'friendly' understanding on shoal: official

Researchers nearly reached quantum limit with nanodrums

Nanoantenna lighting-rod effect produces fast optical switches

Nanotechnology for energy materials: Electrodes like leaf veins

Electron beam microscope directly writes nanoscale features in liquid with metal ink

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.