DODOtherDefense & SecurityJune 5, 2015

DETAIL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CVN 79

$4,469,672,128

AI Summary

This $4.5 billion contract with Huntington Ingalls funds the detailed design and construction of the aircraft carrier CVN 79 (USS John F. Kennedy), the second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class. These nuclear-powered supercarriers are the most advanced warships ever built.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds construction of aircraft carrier CVN 79 (USS John F. Kennedy)
  2. 02Awarded to Huntington Ingalls Inc in Virginia
  3. 03Second ship of the Gerald R. Ford class
  4. 04Nuclear-powered supercarrier with advanced combat systems
  5. 05Contract runs from 2015 through 2025

Award Details

Start Date

Jun 5, 2015

End Date

Jul 31, 2025

Category

Defense & Security

State

VA

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$4.5B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC
Type
Other

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