MIKEL, Inc. Awarded $14 Million Contract for US Navy Torpedo Advanced Development
Middletown, RI – October 2024 – MIKEL, Inc. (MIKEL), a women-owned, innovative technology development and services company based in Middletown, Rhode Island, has been awarded a five-year, $14 million contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The contract supports the Undersea Warfare (USW) Weapons, Vehicles, and Defensive Systems Department of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT). MIKEL will provide research, development, and analysis focused on advancing signal processing, classification, and tracking algorithms for use in MK48 Heavyweight and MK54 Lightweight Torpedo Operational Software (OPSW).
Brian McKeon, MIKEL’s Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the importance of this contract during a pivotal time for national defense: “It’s critical that the U.S. continues to enhance its technological capabilities to ensure the effectiveness of its defense systems. This award positions MIKEL to contribute significantly to the Navy’s development of next-generation heavyweight and lightweight torpedoes—vital components of our national defense arsenal. With the growing US Navy need, MIKEL is seeking engineers and scientists with signal processing and underwater acoustic backgrounds to help support this important job.”
Kim Matthews, MIKEL’s Director of Business Development and Strategy, added: “Our team has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise in supporting NUWCDIVNPT Code 85’s extensive portfolio of torpedo programs. We’re excited for the opportunity to continue delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to the U.S. Navy.”
Founded by Brian Guimond, MIKEL has its headquarters in Middletown, RI, and operates additional repair and manufacturing facilities in Fall River, MA. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MIKEL is led by Kelly Mendell, President and CEO, along with Mark Biagetti, COO, Brian McKeon, CTO, and Craig Cameron, CFO. The company is recognized for delivering cutting-edge undersea warfare technology and services to the U.S. Navy and remains committed to supporting U.S. defense initiatives for years to come.
MIKEL specializes in research, design, development, manufacturing, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems for U.S. Navy submarine combat and sonar systems.