Latest News

Alion gets $2M Navy order

Washington Business Journal - by Darlene Darcy Staff Reporter

Alion Science and Technology secured a $2 million task order from the Navy’s Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Testing Information Analysis Center to test and evaluate the effects of shocks and vibrations from underwater explosions on Navy ships.

Under the three-year contract, McLean-based Alion will provide technical support to meet and enforce the shock and vibration design requirements of Naval ship construction projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, including DDG 1000.

DDG 1000 refers to the first craft in a class of “multi-mission surface combatants” for coastal, air and underwater warfare.

“Alion’s subject matter expertise and test capabilities will assist NSWC [Naval Surface Warfare Center] to support the DDG 1000 program within budget and on schedule, helping to make the new DDG 1000 ship an affordable, survivable and critical asset to the nation’s defense systems,” Kevin Lees, a senior vice president for Alion, said in a statement.

“Modeling and simulation and engineering support will predict response to shock and vibration environments, including shock that comes from an underwater explosion or mine, to enable the warfighter to be stronger and more secure,” he said.


  • Print


Business Pulse Survey

Which hot restaurant will be hardest to get into during the inauguration?

City Guide Spotlight - Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Search Press Releases

Search by Company, Organization, or Keyword

Content provided by PR Newswire. Learn more about this service.

Search for Jobs     powered by onTargetJobs

View Washington Jobs - 2089 jobs today

Business Resources

  • Starting a Business

    The recession might officially be here, but you wouldn’t know it from talking to some owners of companies that are pushing ahead, confidence intact and expansion plans in hand.

  • Sales & Marketing

    After robust growth, cell phone companies are bracing for a rough 2009.

  • Business Strategy

    Company finds niche repairing flawed clothes made overseas.

  • Technology

    Company to do $50M.

  • HR & Hiring

    When times are tough, keep your attitude positive.

Email Alerts

Get the latest local business news delivered to your inbox. Sign up Today!

Washington Real Estate


Washington, D.C. Business Directory