Naval propulsor hardware to be developed by GA-EMS
NewsAugust 26, 2020
SAN DIEGO, Calif. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced that it has won a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to provide manufacturing design drawings, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of prototype propulsor, shafting, and bearing components as well as the equipment needed to support propulsor research & development, testing, and evaluation.
According to the company, GA-EMS will work with NSWCCD to develop new propulsor components for both surface ships and submarines. Design and analysis work will be done primarily at GA-EMS’ facilities in San Diego, Calif., and manufacturing engineering and fabrication will be done at the company’s manufacturing facility in Tupelo, Miss.
This effort aims to support the NSWCCD Advanced Propulsor Management Office requirement for the design and development for prototype propulsors, shafting and bearing components, mechanical design specification, and manufacturing plans to support the COLUMBIA Class Submarine Program Office, the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office, and future R&D activities towards the next generation of propulsor and shafting systems.
