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General Dynamics Secures $49.3 Million Army Contract Modification for Stryker Vehicles

Summary
The defense contractor's Land Systems unit received a modification for Stryker vehicles, raising the total contract value to nearly $279 million. A separate division also secured a $9.3 million Navy cybersecurity order.
General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. has been awarded a $49.3 million modification to an existing U.S. Army contract for the procurement of Double V-Hull A1 Stryker vehicles. This award increases the total value of the contract to nearly $279 million.
Stryker Contract Details
The modification, valued at $49,295,084, builds upon a contract originally awarded earlier this year for which the Sterling Heights, Michigan-based company was the sole bidder. The new total contract value now stands at $278,947,722.
Key details of the agreement include:
- Product: Double V-Hull A1 Stryker vehicles.
- Contracting Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan.
- Estimated Completion: The work has an estimated completion date of December 31, 2028.
According to the announcement, specific work locations and funding will be determined with each individual order placed under the modified contract.
AdSeparate Navy Cybersecurity Order
In a separate award, General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc. secured a $9,272,948 order from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. This order is for the development, testing, and life-cycle support of cybersecurity solutions for U.S. Navy surface ship combat systems.
The work, which falls under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III project, is expected to be completed in September 2027. The Navy has allocated an initial $77,555 in fiscal 2026 research, development, test, and evaluation funds for the project.
Market Context
For major defense contractors like General Dynamics, such contract awards and modifications are a primary source of revenue and contribute to a stable backlog of future work. These agreements provide long-term visibility into government defense spending priorities and underscore the company's established position as a key supplier to the U.S. military.
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