L-3 to Supply UMM Systems for US Navy
L-3 KEO has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to supply Universal Modular Masts (UMMs) for use on Virginia-class submarines.
Under the terms of the contract, L-3 KEO will supply two shipsets of UMM systems comprising eight individual UMMs, with options to produce up to 10 additional shipsets (80 UMMs) over a subsequent four-year period, as well as engineering services and spares.
L-3 KEO’s UMM serves as the lifting mechanism for five different sensors, including the Photonics Mast, High Data Rate Mast, Multi-Functional Mast, Multi-Functional Modular Mast and the Integrated Electronics Support Measures Mast. The UMM system has proven to be a highly reliable and easy-to-use and -maintain system on board the Virginia-class submarines. To date, 167 UMMs have been delivered to the U.S. Navy. With this contract, the total number of fielded units is expected to exceed 245 UMMs.
“We are very pleased to have this opportunity to extend L-3 KEO’s relationship with the U.S. Navy and continue our strong support for the nation’s submarine force,” said Matthew Richi, president of L-3 KEO. “As one of the industry’s leading mast-raising equipment providers, we look forward to developing more product innovations for the U.S. Navy and allied international navies.”
February 2024
