# Navy Awards Groton Undersea Contract

On November 9, 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Groton-based Applied Physical Sciences (APS) Corp., a General Dynamics subsidiary, a **$19.9 million** contract for studies and technology development supporting undersea capabilities and naval engineering. Work will be performed in Groton and is expected to conclude in September 2031. This is an award announcement, not an open solicitation; it signals continued Navy investment in undersea technology and the southeastern Connecticut defense industrial base.

- The award positions APS to perform Navy research and development work over a multi-year period, creating potential demand for specialized technical labor and supporting suppliers.
- Contractors serving naval engineering and undersea programs can use the award as an indicator of sustained Navy activity in this capability area; it does not itself provide an open bid opportunity.
- The extracted entities also identify a separate **$76.6 billion** Navy award to Electric Boat, reported as occurring in July with the year unspecified. Its limited details do not establish a direct connection to the APS contract.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Applied Physical Sciences (APS) Corp. (awardee)
- General Dynamics (parent company of awardee)
- Electric Boat (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> APS does vital work for the U.S. Navy, strengthening maritime national security by addressing the threats and challenges of both today and tomorrow
> — Joe Courtney, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Connecticut-based research and development firm awarded $19.9M Navy contract](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/connecticut-based-research-development-firm-033515000.html) - Yahoo