Virginia-class submarine – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

13 May

Rendering of the lead Trump-class battleship USS Defiant (BBG-1)

US Navy Unveils 30-Year ‘Golden Fleet’ Modernization Plan to Reach 450+ Ships

The US Navy has released a three-decade shipbuilding plan aimed at expanding its fleet beyond 450 vessels in the early 2030s while overhauling acquisition practices and rebuilding the maritime industrial base.

12 May

Americas

Christine Casimiro

General Dynamics Wins $2.3B Contract for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarine Work

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a not-to-exceed $2.3-billion undefinitized contract action modification for Virginia-class Block VI submarines.

Apr- 2026 -

27 April

Americas

260425-N-UM744-1007- Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) man the rails during a commissioning ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn. on April 25, 2026. SSN 799, the fifth U.S. Navy vessel to be named for “The Gem State”, operates under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR, whose primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Rojoef Manuel

New US Navy Virginia Submarine Enters Service

The US Navy has commissioned its 26th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the USS Idaho (SSN 799), at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Americas

The USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine. Photo: HII

Inder Singh Bisht

USS Massachusetts Joins US Navy as 25th Virginia-Class Attack Sub

The US Navy has commissioned the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN-798).

23 March

Americas

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. The fast-attack submarine PCU Iowa and crew operate under SUBRON 4 and its primary mission is to provide fast-attack submarines that are ready, prepared, and committed to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by John Narewski)

Giulia Bernacchi

New Alabama Facility to Expand Production for US Nuclear Submarine Programs

Advanced manufacturing firm Hadrian has opened a new facility in Alabama to produce components for US Navy submarine programs.

11 March

Sea

Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) pulls into Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a scheduled port visit

Bea Castañeda

Virginia-Class Submarine: The Quiet Workhorse Beneath the Waves

This guide explains how Virginia-class submarines navigate, surveil, and strike across deep and littoral waters, supporting the maritime dominance of the US Navy.

Feb- 2026 -

24 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Buys Parts for Future AUKUS Sub Reactor

Australia has paid for the first British-built parts of nuclear reactors to power a future SSN-AUKUS stealth submarine, the government said Tuesday.

19 February

Americas

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas.

Giulia Bernacchi

L3Harris Lands Largest Submarine Comms Deal for Virginia, Columbia Fleets

L3Harris has secured its largest full-rate production agreement to date for submarine communications equipment.

17 February

Technology

Soldiers surround a satellite network tied to the effort to boost JADC2

Bea Castañeda

Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Connecting the Modern Battlespace

This explainer shows how CJADC2 connects, coordinates, and empowers US and allied forces, transforming raw data into rapid decisions that give an edge in complex, multi-domain battlefields.

Dec- 2025 -

19 December

Americas