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Surface Navy 2015: GD Features Mk 46 GWS for LCS and DDG-1000 + New Business Unit

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $26.2 million contract for the production of MK46 Modification (Mod) 2 Gun Weapon Systems (GWS) for use on Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), and ZUMWALT-class (DDG-1000) ships.

The MK46 30mm Naval Weapon System is an all-weather, day/night, fully stabilised weapon system. Its lightweight, modular and compact size makes it an ideal candidate for numerous anti-surface and anti-air defense applications. The systems family of turrets represents a balance of lethality, performance, reliability and versatility, and it is one of the most cost-effective medium-caliber weapon systems.

General Dynamics has delivered 38 MK46 systems to the US Navy since 2005.  It is the main deck gun for LPD-17 ships and is the secondary gun battery for LCS, and ZUMWALT-class (DDG-1000) ships. The MK46 Mod 2 GWS incorporates new open architecture, fault isolation software and an embedded trainer.

A new GD business unit went public for the first time with product displays today. General Dynamics Mission Systems is a combination of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and General Dynamics C4 Systems and came into being on 1 January 2015.

"This restructuring has allowed us to create a real powerhouse," said Chris Marzilli, President of General Dynamics Mission Systems. "We are stronger together and offer a more robust portfolio of products, services and solutions that help customers successfully execute their missions in today's dynamic environment. Our exhibits at Surface Navy 2015 highlight our collective capabilities from which the US Navy will benefit, including unsurpassed technology, innovation and mission understanding."

The new business unit is the ship systems integrator for both the Navy's joint high speed vessel and INDEPENDENCE-variant Littoral Combat Ship programs.

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