US Navy taps X-Bow for booster in deal worth up to $69.7M

X-Bow Systems won an agreement worth up to $69.7 million to develop a solid rocket motor booster for a future U.S. Navy weapon. The award includes $50.4 million for development and a $19.3 million qualification option, with $50 million obligated for the first 12 months. Initial fielding is planned for early fiscal year 2031.

• Navy agreement with X-Bow is worth up to $69.7 million
• $50.4M for development plus a $19.3M qualification option
• Luling, Texas tooling to support up to 500 motors per year
• Initial weapon fielding planned for early fiscal year 2031