Reports noted that the General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has bagged a $39.9 million contract from the US Navy for the development and production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 1B. The upgraded SEWIP Block 1B are expected to provide huge improvements in the Navy's anti-ship missile defense systems by enhancing the ship’s detection and identification capabilities1.

• 1. “General Dynamics Receives Contract by U.S. Navy to Work on Surface Electronic Warfare Systems,” May 13, 2009, at http://www.india-defence.com/reports/4379