HII completes pressure hull milestone on Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma at Newport News shipyard
HII has announced that Newport News Shipbuilding has reached a major construction milestone on the Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802).
HII expands partnership with Babcock to strengthen Virginia-Class submarine construction work
HII and Babcock International Group have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to increase Virginia-class submarine construction throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
HII begins construction of Virginia-class submarine Barb at Newport News Shipbuilding
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division has held the keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class attack submarine Barb (SSN 804).
U.S. Navy receives future USS Massachusetts, strengthening Virginia-class submarine fleet edge
The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) on 21 November from HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia.
HII expects big agreement for 15 U.S. Navy submarines to be finalised by end of year despite delays
A multi-year agreement to procure 15 nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy could be finalised by the end of 2025, according to shipbuilder HII, despite earlier delays linked to rising labour and material costs.
U.S. Navy christens Virginia-class submarine USS Utah at General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard
On 25 October, at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, the US Navy christened the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Utah (SSN 801).
HII completes first sea trials of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts for U.S. Navy delivery
HII has announced the successful completion of initial sea trials for the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798), conducted by its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
General Dynamics Electric Boat wins $642 million contract for Virginia-class submarine support
General Dynamics Electric Boat has announced a $642 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification for Lead Yard Support and Development Studies and Design efforts linked to Virginia-class submarines.
Australia commits $12 billion to Henderson Precinct to support AUKUS nuclear submarine plan
Australia has announced it will spend A$12 billion (US$8 billion) to establish a Defence Precinct at Henderson in Western Australia to support the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Virginia-class submarine USS New Hampshire enters depot modernisation at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) on 3 September to begin a Depot Modernisation Period (DMP).
General Dynamics Electric Boat secures $1.85 billion contract for Virginia-class submarine
General Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of the American defence giant General Dynamics, has been awarded a $1.85 billion contract modification to support the production of submarines.
HII launches new Virginia-class submarine for U.S. Navy
HII has launched the Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) into the James River from its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.