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Navy Awards Contract Modification for Two Additional Virginia-Class Submarines
April 30, 2025 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of two FY 2024 Virginia-class submarines.The award signals the Navy’s commitment to maintaining its warfighting advantage in the undersea domain... MORE

The Virginia-class attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) conducts alpha trials in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat)

Fields Assumes Command of Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath
April 25, 2025 — BATH, Maine. — Capt. Joshua Fields relieved Capt. David Hart as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath (SUPSHIP Bath), during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, on April 25.As its 33rd commanding officer, Fields assumes command of SUPSHIP Bath after serving most recently as the SUPSHIP Bath executive officer. Fields... MORE

Capt. Joshua Fields relieved Capt. David Hart as commanding officer, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath (SUPSHIP Bath), during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, on April 25, 2025.

Keel Laid for Future USNS Solomon Atkinson
April 16, 2025 — MOBILE, Ala. —The keel for the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), a Navajo-class towing, salvage, and rescue ship, was laid during a ceremony on April 16, at Austal USA.The keel laying represents the start of a ship's construction. During the ceremony, the keel is authenticated when the ship’s sponsors weld their initials into the keel plate,... MORE

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center Delivers Final Propulsor Component for First Columbia-class Submarine
April 11, 2025 — PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Navy’s Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) delivered the final major propulsor component for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826), to General Dynamics-Electric Boat (GDEB) Apr. 8. GDEB accepted the component in Philadelphia, and transported it to... MORE

Members of the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) celebrate the delivery of the final propulsor component for the Columbia-class lead ship, the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826).

NAVSEA Remembers Crew of USS Thresher
April 10, 2025 — Washington Navy Yard – Employees at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held a remembrance service honoring the crew of USS Thresher (SSN 593) on the 62nd anniversary of the deadliest submarine incident in U.S. history, April 10.Attendees remembered the ship’s 129 crewmembers — 16 officers, 96 enlisted Sailors, and 17 civilian technicians — with a... MORE

WASHINGTON, DC (April 10, 2025) - The NAVSEA 62nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony for the USS Thresher (SSN 593) was held in Bldg. 201 at the Washington Navy Yard.

Navy Commissions USS Iowa (SSN 797)
April 7, 2025 —

GROTON, Conn. – The Navy commissioned its 24th Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Iowa (SSN 797), in a traditional ceremony held April 5, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

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(April 5, 2025) – Sailors attached to the fast-attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) man their newly commissioned submarine during a ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, April 5, 2025.

NAVSEA to Present at Sea-Air-Space
April 4, 2025 — WASHINGTON – Officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) will present program updates at exhibit booth #1701 during Sea-Air-Space at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, Apr. 7-9, 2025. The booth speaker schedule is below, dates and times are subject to change. RSVPs are not required to attend the... MORE

Forging the Future: U.S. Trains First Australian Radiological Control Technicians to Support AUKUS Submarine Force
March 27, 2025 — PORTSMOUTH, Va. – In a milestone for the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) enhanced trilateral security partnership, four Australian civilian maintenance technicians from the Australian government’s submarine company, ASC, graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Radiological Controls Technician Qualifying School (RCTQS) at the Norfolk Naval... MORE

In a milestone for the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) enhanced trilateral security partnership, four Australian civilian maintenance technicians, pictured with Norfolk Naval Shipyard commander Capt. James Mosman, graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Radiological Controls Technician Qualifying School (RCTQS) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard March 26, 2025.

Navy Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
March 13, 2025 — NORFOLK – Rear Adm. Dan Lannamann relieved Rear Adm. William Greene as Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, during a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. James P. Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), March 12. Prior to transferring command to Lannamann, Greene served as commander... MORE

Rear Adm. Dan Lannamann relieved Rear Adm. William Greene as Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 112
March 13, 2025 — NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 112, from Textron Systems, March 13.Delivery of LCAC 112 follows completion of acceptance trials and represents the official transfer of the craft from the shipbuilder to the Navy. During acceptance trials, the Navy’s Board of Inspection and... MORE

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