BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard has secured $98 million in new contracts from the US Navy to carry out scheduled maintenance, modernization, and repair work on two frontline surface combatants, reinforcing the shipyard’s role in sustaining the Navy’s operational fleet.
The awards cover work on the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Kansas City (LCS-22) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106). Under a $37-million Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) package, BAE Systems will drydock USS Kansas City to conduct underwater hull preservation, upgrade onboard systems, and refurbish habitability spaces for the ship’s 41-member crew. The trimaran LCS is the 12th ship of its class and remains a key asset for near-shore operations.
The second contract, valued at $61 million, focuses on USS Stockdale and includes extensive hull and superstructure preservation, refurbishment of interior fuel and ballast tanks, and upgrades to crew living areas. Commissioned in April 2009, Stockdale is the 56th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and plays a critical role in air defense, strike, and maritime security missions. Both projects are scheduled to begin in May 2026, ensuring minimal disruption to fleet readiness.
BAE Systems has consistently expanded its footprint in US Navy sustainment programs in recent years. Notable awards include a $177.8-million contract in September 2024 for USS Halsey upgrades, a $202-million contract in November 2024 covering USS Laboon and USS Wasp, an $87-million repair contract for USS Carter Hall, and a $123-million depot modernization deal in December 2025 for USS Forrest Sherman, underscoring the company’s long-term role in naval modernization.
