RESTON, Va. - Science Applications (NYSE:SAIC) International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) has secured an $80.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The task order involves finalizing the design and supplying MK 710 Torpedo System Test Sets (TSTS) to the Navy, with the aim of ensuring the operational readiness of MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes.
SAIC's role under the five-year contract is to provide the MK 710 TSTS, which will be utilized to test and validate the integrity and operational status of the warshot MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes before they are officially delivered for Navy use. These test sets are also crucial for the training and tactics development related to torpedo upgrades.
The company's executive vice president, Navy Business Group, Barbara Supplee remarked, "This award further demonstrates the trust and confidence the Navy has placed on SAIC and our exceptional workforce™s heavyweight torpedo expertise."
The work will support the Navy's Submarine force by ensuring high-quality, tested, and validated torpedoes. SAIC has a history of involvement with the Navy's heavyweight torpedo program, providing components such as Afterbody Tailcone and fuel tanks. They also conduct testing and data collection for MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes in collaboration with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport.
SAIC, a Fortune 500 technology integrator, is recognized for its contributions across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets. The company emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce of approximately 24,000 employees. With headquarters in Reston, Virginia, and reported annual revenues of around $6.9 billion, SAIC continues to focus on delivering high-end solutions in various technological areas.
This news is based on a press release statement from Science Applications International Corp.
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