HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. The vessel was transferred from a construction facility to a floating dry dock before being moved by tugboats to a submarine pier for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. Navy

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HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

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