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$22 Billion for 9 Attack Subs: US Navy Signs Its Largest Ever Shipbuilding Contract

$22 Billion for 9 Attack Subs: US Navy Signs Its Largest Ever Shipbuilding Contract

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22 billion contract to a U.S. shipbuilder for nine nuclear-powered fast attack submarines.

US Navy’s Newest Fast-Attack Submarine Commissioned

US Navy’s Newest Fast-Attack Submarine Commissioned

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 17th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine was commissioned on February 2.
US Shipbuilder Launches New Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

US Shipbuilder Launches New Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest nuclear-powered attack submarine was launched on December 17.

US Christens 2 Virginia-Class  Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines

US Christens 2 Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest two nuclear-powered attack submarines were christened on October 20.

US Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

US Navy Commissions Latest Virginia-Class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Indiana was commissioned on September 29.

Latest Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Delivered to US Navy

Latest Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Delivered to US Navy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of a new Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine on September 24.

Contract Awarded for US Submarines’ Expanded Launch Capacity

Contract Awarded for US Submarines’ Expanded Launch Capacity

By Steven Stashwick
New Virginia-class module triples cruise missile payload and enables future weapons.
US to Commission New Fast-Attack Submarine in September

US to Commission New Fast-Attack Submarine in September

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy recently announced that it will commission its latest nuclear-powered fast-attack sub at the end of September.

Latest US Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Completes Initial Sea Trials

Latest US Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine Completes Initial Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The future USS Indiana completed alpha trials ahead of its planned handover to the US Navy.

US Navy Commissions New Attack Sub Fitted With Xbox Controllers

US Navy Commissions New Attack Sub Fitted With Xbox Controllers

By Franz-Stefan Gady
This first attack sub where sailors use an Xbox controller to maneuver the boat’s photonics masts was commissioned on the weekend.

US Navy Christens Most Advanced Attack Sub Ever

US Navy Christens Most Advanced Attack Sub Ever

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine was christened on October 14.
US Navy Commissions New Nuclear Attack Submarine

US Navy Commissions New Nuclear Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class submarine was commissioned on October 7.

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