BWX Technologies (BWXT) has secured contracts worth approximately $2.6bn, under the US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, for the manufacture of reactor components.
The contracts are set to fund the production of nuclear reactor components for Virginia and Columbia-class submarines, as well as for Ford-class aircraft carrier.
The delivery timeline for the contracted products spans the next six to eight years. The contracts include future year options.
BWXT nuclear operations group president Gary Camper said: “The BWXT team is proud to produce this essential hardware that allows the US Navy to carry out its critical national security mission. That commitment to quality is the legacy that comes from our more than 70 years of service to the Navy.”
Naval nuclear reactors encompass an intricate assembly process that involves both large-scale, heavy parts and smaller precision-machined components, along with highly enriched uranium fuel.
BWXT is responsible for manufacturing and assembling these elements into complete naval nuclear reactors.
The company utilises its facilities across Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Virginia for different stages of production.
The latest contracts follow a $2.1bn contracts announcement in February this year for nuclear reactor component manufacturing.
Additionally, in 2022, BWXT secured nearly $1bn under this programme for producing naval nuclear reactor components and fuel for the US Navy.
The US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program is a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy and the Department of Navy tasked with overseeing all facets of naval nuclear propulsion.
This encompasses design and development efforts as well as providing operational support necessary for maintaining a capable US Navy fleet.
