Supplier · United States
Bird-Johnson Propeller Company
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Bird-Johnson Propeller Company is a supplier tracked in the DefDex field guide.
- Part ofFairbanks Morse
Programs1 program
Programs1
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia-class submarine (SSN 774) | Supplier | Production |
Supply Chain1 facility
Facilities1
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird-Johnson Propulsor Center of Excellence | Factory | Pascagoula, Mississippi | Operating | Reported |
- Bird-Johnson Propulsor Center of ExcellenceReported
Sources3
Profile2
- 1
Naval Technology · Jul 17, 2025 · Supports Organization · acquired on
“Rolls-Royce has completed the divestment of its Naval Propulsors business to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD)”
- 2Newswww.benzinga.com
www.benzinga.com · Supports Organization · acquired by id, Organization · country, Organization · kind, Organization · name, Organization · parent id
“FMD acquired Bird-Johnson in July 2025 and restored the Bird-Johnson name to the foundry, honoring the company’s nearly 70-year commitment to American-made naval propellers.”
Government1
- 3Government recordwww.asa.gov.au
www.asa.gov.au · Supports Facility · name, Program participant · notes
“The new Propulsor Center of Excellence, being established by Bird-Johnson Propeller Company in Pascagoula, Mississippi, will increase production of critical submarine components used in the Virginia-class submarine program.”
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