Northrop Grumman to deliver first SEWIP Block 3 system for CVN under contract modification
Why it matters: The U.S. Navy will equip its CVN fleet with advanced electronic warfare capabilities.
- Northrop Grumman received a $334.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy.
- The contract is for the production of up to nine additional Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 electronic attack (EA) systems.
- The first shipset for installation on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) is included in this order.
The U.S. Navy has significantly expanded its commitment to electronic warfare capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a $334.4 million contract modification. This deal will deliver up to nine additional SEWIP Block 3 electronic attack systems, notably including the inaugural system destined for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN).
