Courtney Statement on New Navy Contract Award for Applied Physical Sciences in Groton

November 9, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the Navy’s new $19.9 million contract award to Applied Physical Sciences (APS) in Groton for conducting studies and developing new technologies for the advancement of undersea dominance and naval engineering. “This new contract award for APS in Groton will support Navy programs authorized by the Seapower Subcommittee,” Courtney said. “APS does vital work for the U.S. Navy, strengthening maritime national security by addressing the threats and challenges of both today and tomorrow. On the heels of last month’s announcement that APS will establish its new headquarters in Pawcatuck, this contract award is a signal of the growth and collaboration that is on deck for the company as a continued part of southeastern Connecticut’s ever-growing defense industrial base.” Last month, READCO announced that Applied Physical Sciences will establish its new headquarters at the planned Stonington Technology Park in Pawcatuck. Applied Physical Sciences’ current headquarters is in Groton, and the company also has a facility in Pawcatuck. ### Issues : Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee