BWXT Secures $1.4 Billion Contracts for U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

BWX Technologies, Inc. announced contracts exceeding $1.4 billion for the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The first contract, valued at $1.285 billion, focuses on long-lead material procurement for fiscal year 2026, with five annual task orders planned through 2030. The second contract, worth $165 million, involves manufacturing reactor system components for the Ford-class aircraft carrier. BWXT has a long history of supplying nuclear reactor cores, having delivered over 420 cores to the program. The company emphasizes its commitment to safety and reliability in supporting U.S. Navy operations worldwide. Recent shipments included four large Ford-class steam generators for the USS Doris Miller (CVN 81). These contracts underscore the ongoing investment in naval nuclear capabilities.

Key Points: • BWXT secured contracts totaling over $1.4 billion for the U.S. Navy's nuclear program. • The contracts include long-lead material procurement and reactor component manufacturing. • BWXT has delivered over 420 nuclear reactor cores to the U.S. Navy over 70 years.