BREMERTON, Wash. — The Navy officially has a new “backbone” of its submarine fleet that is bigger, faster, quieter, and has more endurance and firepower than the Vietnam War-era design it passed by in ...

The keel was laid this week for the future USS Barb, the 31st Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, as the Navy continues to transition away from dependence on the Cold War-era Los ...

Key Points and Summary - A comparison between the UK's Astute-class and the U.S. Virginia-class Block IV nuclear attack submarines reveals two highly capable but distinct designs shaped by national ...

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class is the world's best attack submarine. It blends the lethality of the Seawolf with revolutionary adaptability. -Its five key advantages are: ...

The future Virginia class attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) participated in sea trials in October 2025. The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the submarine from NNS on Nov. 21. HII photo The ...

A file image of the Virginia-class submarine USS Vermont . The boat is undergoing its submarine maintenance period at HMAS Stirling. (US Navy) Australia has begun more complex in-country maintenance ...

Submarine manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat has fulfilled another significant objective in its production for the U.S. Navy. Groton-based Electric Boat delivered to the Navy this week the ...