The Navy today announced a $22.2 billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat for Block V of the Virginia-class submarine program. According to Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts, the modification is for nine submarines, with the option to build a 10th boat. All nine submarines will feature the acoustic superiority alterations, while all but the first submarine will include the new Virginia Payload Module. The multiyear procurement is for fiscal year 2019 through FY-23, according to the contract announcement...