US Navy moves to arm Virginia-class submarines with nuclear cruise missile

General Dynamics Mission Systems won a $194 million contract modification to develop a fire control subsystem for the nuclear-armed SLCM-N cruise missile planned for Virginia-class submarines. Work runs through September 2028 and is expected to create about 200 jobs in Massachusetts and Virginia.

• $194 million contract modification runs through September 2028
• About 200 jobs expected in Pittsfield and Manassas
• Company to invest $1.3 million to modify two facilities
• No deployment date or integration schedule disclosed