The U.S. Navy has awarded Ultra Maritime a $49 million contract for the procurement of Q62 Next Generation sonobuoys.
Ultra Maritime press release
Ultra Maritime has been awarded a Sole Sourced Firm Fixed Priced contract in the amount of $49 million for the AN/SSQ-62G Sonobuoy Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the navy in support of annual training, peacetime operations and testing expenditures, as well as to maintain sufficient inventory to support the execution of major combat operations based on naval munitions requirements process.
“Ensuring the safety of our sailors and maintaining a robust deterrent against our adversaries is paramount in today’s maritime landscape. As the only qualified provider of the cutting-edge Q-62 and Q-53 sonobuoys, we at Ultra Maritime are honored to play a pivotal role in advancing anti-submarine warfare capabilities for the U.S. Navy and our allied nations,” expressed Ed Cook, Vice President and General Manager of Ultra Maritime U.S.
“Our dedicated team of engineers and manufacturing experts work tirelessly to rapidly design, test and deliver hundreds of thousands of sonobuoys annually, reinforcing naval defense operations globally. This commitment underscores our unwavering dedication to enhancing maritime security and safeguarding international waters.”
Ed Cook, Vice President and General Manager of Ultra Maritime U.S
Ultra Maritime’s next generation sonobuoys are a step forward for the consistent, worldwide supply of Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities to allied countries. By updating the underlying technologies and improving the supply chain base, Ultra Maritime is positioned to provide sonobuoys at a production rate that meets the increasing global demand.
Ultra Maritime boasts an industry-leading production operation, and have made the largest investment in company history for a more streamlined production capability and reliable delivery of this newest generation of sonobuoys. The company offers a full range of sonobuoys and is the only manufacturer of G size (half-size) sonobuoys used internationally.
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