U.S. Navy reclassifies 19 Virginia Payload Module-equipped submarines as SSGNs, expanding long-range undersea strike capacity
The decision formally separates their expanded strike role from that of standard Virginia-class fast-attack submarines.
U.S. Navy begins deactivating USS Georgia after 42 years, starting retirement of Ohio-class guided-missile submarine fleet
The U.S. Navy began deactivating the nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Georgia at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on July 31.
Royal Navy details £8.4 billion Dreadnought funding to deliver next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines in the 2030s
The UK government will invest £8.4 billion in the next phase of the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought-class submarine programme.
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Navantia completes first static dive of S82 Narciso Monturiol, advancing Spain’s four-submarine S80 programme towards delivery [VIDEO]
Navantia has completed the first static dive of the S82 Narciso Monturiol, the second submarine in Spain’s S80 programme.
U.S. Department of War details $76.6 billion awards for Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines and shipyard expansion
The U.S. Department of War detailed a $76.6 billion contract package covering 14 nuclear-powered submarines and shipyard productivity investments.
GH Power and TKMS continue clean-energy talks linked to Canada’s submarine programme after preferred-supplier selection
GH Power and TKMS are continuing preliminary talks on potential clean-energy and advanced-materials projects linked to Canada’s future submarine programme.
USS Minnesota completes first Guam deployment as U.S. Navy expands forward Virginia-class submarine presence in Western Pacific
USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29 after its first deployment from the island.
HII and General Dynamics receive $76.6 billion U.S. Navy contracts for 14 Columbia- and Virginia-class nuclear submarines
The U.S. Navy awarded $76.6 billion in contract modifications for 14 additional nuclear-powered submarines.
BAE Systems secures £5.9 billion contract to advance construction of four Royal Navy Dreadnought-class nuclear deterrent submarines
Construction of the first submarine, Dreadnought, continues at BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard. Delivery to the Royal Navy is planned for the early 2030s.
Australia enters U.S. Virginia-class submarine supply chain with first steel order for General Dynamics Electric Boat
Australian-made submarine-grade steel will be used in U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, marking a new step in AUKUS industrial integration.
Amentum wins $85 million U.S. Navy contract to modernize Idaho spent-fuel examination infrastructure for nuclear fleet readiness
Amentum has won an $85 million U.S. Navy contract to modernize spent-fuel examination infrastructure at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho.
Australia commits $4.6 billion to Osborne AUKUS submarine yard for nuclear-powered fleet construction
Australia will invest another $4.6 billion in Australian Naval Infrastructure to support the nuclear-powered submarine construction yard at Osborne.