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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)

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.

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) advances AUKUS with port visit to HMAS Stirling
February 25, 2025 — USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived in Western Australia on February 25, 2025, kicking off the first of two planned U.S. fast-attack submarine visits to HMAS Stirling in 2025. Port visits support the first pillar of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States trilateral security agreement, known as AUKUS, that is delivering a sovereign conventionally... MORE

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) conduct mooring operations at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia, Feb. 25, 2025.

Future USS Iowa Delivered to U.S. Navy
December 23, 2024 — GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered to the Navy on Dec. 21, 2024, marking the 12th battle force ship delivered to the Navy this calendar year.SSN 797 is the 24th Virginia-class submarine (VCS) co-produced by General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) and HII-Newport News... MORE

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing.

Navy Partners with Private Industry to Grow Submarine Industrial Base Capacity
September 20, 2024 — WASHINGTON – The Navy is proud to announce a groundbreaking co-investment collaboration to bolster U.S. maritime dominance and national security. In order to meet submarine production requirements, and in support of Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s Maritime Statecraft initiative, the Navy and its submarine industrial base partners are committed to... MORE

U.S. Navy Launches New Attack Submarine
August 13, 2024 — GROTON, Conn. - One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.The launch, also known as “float off,” marks a construction milestone in the life of a ship, when it moves from the shipbuilder’s facilities and into the water for the... MORE

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Completes USS Minnesota Submarine Maintenance
July 22, 2024 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) workforce successfully completed an extended docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA) of USS Minnesota (SSN 783) July 3 delivering the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine back to the fleet... MORE

Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines Holds Change of Office
June 5, 2024 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rear Adm. Todd Weeks relieved Rear Adm. Scott Pappano as Program Executive Officer, Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, June 5.The Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN (RDA)), presented Pappano with... MORE

Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN) held a Change of Office Ceremony where Rear Adm. Todd Weeks (left) relieved Rear Adm. Scott Pappano (right) as the Program Executive Officer.

US Navy Launches Careers in Defense Industry
June 4, 2024 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program along with local shipbuilding companies and suppliers, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the future of the defense workforce during the inaugural National Signing Day event in Boston on May 30.The National Signing Day concluded a series of five Talent... MORE

U.S. Navy Celebrates Expanding Talent Pipeline for Submarine Industrial Base
May 3, 2024 — WASHINGTON – This May, the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program is hosting a series of Talent Pipeline Project (TPP) Signing Day events across key maritime hubs to recognize the latest wave of skilled workers joining the Defense Industrial Base.These events, taking place in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Hampton Roads, Boston, and Long... MORE

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