GD, General Dynamics Corp.

General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded an $88.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy to provide research and development and lead-yard services for Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of GD. Under the contract, GD's Electric Boat will undertake development studies and other work related to Virginia-class submarine design improvements. Additionally, GD's Electric Boat will perform research and development work required to evaluate new technology to be inserted in newly built Virginia-class ships. GD, an aerospace and defense company, provides business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems, and munitions; military and commercial shipbuilding; and communications and information technology products and services worldwide. More about GD at https://www.generaldynamics.com.