What Happened
Pittsfield Facility To Lead Development Of Fire Control Subsystem
The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems an additional $194.1 million in extended contract funds to support work on missile technology for the US Navy. The contract will support the development of a fire control subsystem for a future nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile, with 75% of the work taking place at the company’s Pittsfield campus. The project is expected to create 200 new jobs and is part of the Navy’s efforts to accelerate its sea-based strategic deterrence capabilities. This development was first reported by an unknown source.