U.S. Navy Grants Lockheed Martin $383 Million to Develop Next-Gen Deterrence for Sea-Based Defense

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification to continue the development of the Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile, ensuring the nation’s sea-based deterrence remains effective. This funding will support the design and development of the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2), an upgraded missile that will be deployed on the U.S. Navy’s COLUMBIA-class ballistic missile submarines. The goal is to maintain the credibility of the system through 20
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