BAE Systems awarded $22 million U.S. Navy contract for Mk 41 Vertical Launch System canisters

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: PRnewswire

Updated: Nov 25 2025

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Source: PRnewswire

Contract Award: BAE Systems has received a $22 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching Systems, with potential total value reaching $317 million if all options are exercised.
Expertise and Production: The company has over 30 years of experience in designing and producing missile canisters for various systems, including support for Tomahawk and other missile variants for the U.S. and allied nations.
Importance of Canisters: Missile canisters are essential for the storage, shipment, and launch of missiles, serving as a critical link between the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System and the missiles used by the Navy.
Manufacturing Location: The new contract work will be conducted at BAE Systems' main production facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with additional engineering support provided in Minneapolis.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.