Northrop Grumman to supply propulsion systems for 12 Virginia-class submarines, CEO says

Northrop Grumman finalized procurement terms for 12 additional shipsets of propulsion equipment for Virginia-class Block VI submarines, adding $1.4 billion to its reported backlog. The package covers main propulsion units and ship service turbine generators, which provide essential mechanical and electrical functions aboard the attack submarines. Company executives said the agreement supports work with the U.S. Navy through 2032 and provides a long production horizon for the undersea industrial base. The 12 shipsets represent equipment for planned hulls; the announcement does not mean 12 submarines have been completed or delivered.