General Dynamics continues to modernize U.S. and Australian submarine tactical weapons systems
NewsJuly 27, 2015
FAIRFAX, Va. In a contract modification, General Dynamics will continue to modernize the AN/BYG-1 Weapons Controls Systems (WCS) Technology Insertion and Advanced Processing Build Software for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy submarines.
The software provides tactical, situational awareness for submarines by analyzing and tracking submarine and surface-ship contact information. It also includes the capability to target and employ torpedoes and missiles.
"Many of the system updates and capability improvements are the direct result of feedback from sailors and their commanders who work with the systems every day," says Carlo Zaffanella, vice president and general manager of Maritime and Strategic Systems for General Dynamics Mission Systems.
General Dynamics was first selected for this contract in 2009, it is now valued at an estimated $20 million. The U.S. Navy's Los Angeles, Seawolf, Virginia, and SSGN-class submarines along with the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class submarines use the AN/BYG-1 software and hardware.
