Curtiss-Wright won contracts worth more than $225 million to supply critical propulsion equipment for the U.S. Navy's Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines and Ford-class aircraft carriers. The work runs through 2030 at facilities in New York and Pennsylvania.
What's happening
- Bechtel Plant Machinery awarded Curtiss-Wright contracts exceeding $225 million for advanced propulsion valves, pumps, and instrumentation and control systems.
- Work supports Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines, Columbia-class submarines, and Ford-class aircraft carrier construction and fleet maintenance.
- Engineering, manufacturing, and testing will run through 2030 at Curtiss-Wright facilities in New York and Pennsylvania.
Why it matters
- Propulsion equipment is mission-critical to nuclear fleet operations, affecting performance, reliability and readiness across three major platform classes.
- Curtiss-Wright has supplied every nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier commissioned by the U.S. Navy over 60 years, making this continuity essential to supply chain stability.
- The contract supports the Navy's acceleration of production on its most critical shipbuilding platforms during a period of sustained budget commitment.
Financial impact
- Revenue will be recognized over the performance period through 2030 across Curtiss-Wright's Defense Electronics and Naval & Power Segments, timing not disclosed for quarterly or fiscal year impact.
- The $225 million contract flows through Bechtel Plant Machinery as the prime contractor interface, supporting ongoing backlog for nuclear propulsion work.
The fine print
- Contract value is stated as in excess of $225 million, indicating the ceiling may be higher than disclosed.
- Work period extends through 2030, creating a multi-year obligation that assumes continued Navy funding for Virginia-class, Columbia-class, and Ford-class programs.
Source: seapowermagazine.org · Nov 5, 2026 · Drafted with Claude, reviewed by Industrial Base Alpha.
