The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $988 million contract to modernize and sustain the digital systems that connect naval ships, aircraft, and shore-based operations. The contract is aimed at strengthening the Navy’s networked warfare capabilities and ensuring seamless information flow across multiple operational domains.
The award falls under the Ship and Air Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Systems Support program. It includes a one-year base period, four optional one-year extensions, and an additional six-month option, allowing long-term continuity for digital modernization and sustainment efforts.
Under the agreement, GDIT will upgrade, integrate, and maintain C5ISR systems across a wide range of naval platforms. These include surface combatant ships, guided missile destroyers and cruisers, aircraft carriers, Coast Guard vessels, manned and unmanned aircraft, as well as fixed shore installations. The work will span engineering, procurement, logistics support, and onboard system installation.
The contract reflects a broader US Navy push to maintain fleet readiness and mission effectiveness while transitioning to more advanced digital architectures. In recent years, the service has awarded similar contracts to major defense firms, including Lockheed Martin for MH-60R avionics upgrades, Leidos for unmanned systems support, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for radar sustainment programs, highlighting sustained investment in naval combat systems modernization.
