Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has been awarded contracts valued at more than US$225 million by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc (BPMI) to supply advanced propulsion valves, pumps, and instrumentation and control systems for key US Navy programmes. The contracts cover the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, Columbia-class submarine and Ford-class aircraft carrier programmes. Under the agreements, Curtiss-Wright will provide critical technologies required to support ongoing ship construction as well as fleet maintenance activities.
The equipment will contribute to propulsion and related systems across the three major U.S. naval platforms. These programmes form an important part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet, covering nuclear-powered attack submarines, strategic submarines and aircraft carriers. The supply of specialised valves, pumps and instrumentation and control systems is central to the operation and support of the platforms throughout their service life.
The awards build on Curtiss-Wright’s role as a supplier of advanced technologies for naval nuclear propulsion and other critical defence applications. Its products are designed for demanding operating environments where reliability, performance and long-term support are essential.
The Virginia-class programme provides the US Navy with nuclear-powered attack submarines, while the Columbia-class programme is focused on the next generation of strategic ballistic missile submarines. The Ford-class programme represents the Navy’s latest generation of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Curtiss-Wright’s contracts span all three programmes, extending its participation across different areas of naval shipbuilding and fleet support.
The agreements with BPMI will support the supply of specialised equipment for new construction and maintenance requirements. By providing propulsion valves, pumps and instrumentation and control systems, Curtiss-Wright will contribute to the systems required for the continued development and operational support of these vessels. The contract awards, with a combined value exceeding US$225 million, reinforce the company’s involvement in major US Navy programmes and its work with BPMI in supplying critical naval technologies.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is a global company providing highly engineered products, solutions and services to commercial, industrial, defence and energy markets. The company develops technologies for applications where reliability and performance are critical, including aerospace, naval defence, power generation and industrial systems. Its portfolio includes advanced components, instrumentation and control technologies, and engineered systems supporting customers across a range of demanding operating environments.
