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Arcfield Secures $75M U.S. Navy Contract for Combat Control Systems Support

By MGN EditorialMay 20, 2026 at 04:02 PM

Arcfield has been awarded a $75 million follow-on contract to continue supporting the U.S. Navy's Combat Control Systems Program, reinforcing the delivery of advanced undersea warfare capabilities.

## Arcfield Awarded $75M Follow-On Contract for U.S. Navy Combat Control Systems Government services provider Arcfield has secured a $75 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Navy to continue its work on the Combat Control Systems Program, the company announced on May 20, 2026. According to the PR Newswire release, the award is designed to ensure the continued delivery of 'cutting-edge capabilities in undersea warfare operations,' building on Arcfield's existing relationship with the Navy in this critical domain. Based in Chantilly, Virginia, Arcfield describes itself as a leading government services and mission support provider. The follow-on nature of the contract signals the Navy's confidence in the company's performance to date and underscores the sustained investment the U.S. military is making in submarine and undersea combat systems. ### Strategic Significance Combat control systems are central to the operational effectiveness of the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet, integrating sensor data, weapons management, and tactical decision-making into a unified platform. Continued development and maintenance of these systems is considered a high priority as undersea warfare grows increasingly complex amid evolving geopolitical tensions. The $75 million contract value reflects the technical depth and long-term commitment required to sustain and advance these capabilities. For the broader naval defense supply chain, the award highlights ongoing demand for specialized engineering and systems integration expertise in the undersea domain. No further details regarding the contract's period of performance or specific system deliverables were disclosed in the announcement.
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