The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a $55 million contract to upgrade the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system, with the goal of enhancing tactical performance across its submarine fleet.
The agreement includes the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of the upgraded system, with work to be carried out in Manassas, Virginia, and completion scheduled for July 2027.
The AN/BYG-1 serves as a core component of submarine operations, providing a digital architecture that integrates sensors, weapons, and navigation systems to support real-time decision-making in undersea warfare.
The planned upgrades will focus on improving system reliability, increasing interoperability, and enabling future technology integration. This modernization effort is intended to maintain the effectiveness of submarines in increasingly complex maritime environments.
The upgrade is part of a broader push by the US Navy to advance undersea warfare capabilities. In March, the Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $478 million contract for submarine imaging systems, enhancing detection, tracking, and underwater image processing capabilities for both new and existing platforms.
During the same period, L3Harris Technologies received a contract to provide Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery systems, allowing submarines to deploy and retrieve autonomous underwater vehicles without surfacing.
Additionally, industry demonstrations highlight ongoing innovation in this domain. In February, Ultra Maritime showcased advanced sonar and unmanned sensing technologies, including lightweight sonar systems designed for rapid detection and long-range monitoring.
