Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract
Joint Navy award to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII Newport News Shipbuilding for continued production of Virginia-class (Block VI, 9 boats + long-lead material for a 10th) and Columbia-class (Build II, 5 boats) submarines.
Awarded 2026-07-29, this $76.6B combined award ($42.1B for Virginia-class Block VI, $29.5B for Columbia-class Build II, including $5B in previously awarded shipyard-enhancement funds) is a joint GD/HII contract; Newport News Shipbuilding builds module sections and serves as delivery yard for 6 of the 9 Block VI Virginia-class boats. HII's own dollar share of the combined figure is not broken out separately in press coverage. Continues the production line from the April 2025 SSN 812/813 modification (see contract:hii-virginia-ssn-812-813-2025).
Award detail
- Agency
- US Navy / NAVSEA
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $76.6B combined award (GD + HII; HII share undisclosed)
- Vehicle
- Contract modification (joint awardee)
- Awarded
- 2026-07-29
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract contract?
- Awarded 2026-07-29, this $76.6B combined award ($42.1B for Virginia-class Block VI, $29.5B for Columbia-class Build II, including $5B in previously awarded shipyard-enhancement funds) is a joint GD/HII contract; Newport News Shipbuilding builds module sections and serves as delivery yard for 6 of the 9 Block VI Virginia-class boats. HII's own dollar share of the combined figure is not broken out separately in press coverage. Continues the production line from the April 2025 SSN 812/813 modification (see contract:hii-virginia-ssn-812-813-2025).
- Which agency awarded the Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract contract?
- The Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract contract was awarded by US Navy / NAVSEA under a Contract modification (joint awardee) vehicle.
- How much is the Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract contract worth?
- The Virginia-Class Block VI & Columbia-Class Build II Submarine Contract contract has a value of $76.6B combined award (GD + HII; HII share undisclosed), awarded on 2026-07-29.
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