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Virginia class 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 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.

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.

US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine

US Navy Accepts Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS Colorado (SSN-788), the 15th boat of the Virginia-class

New Attack Submarine Delivered to US Navy

New Attack Submarine Delivered to US Navy

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The attack sub is expected to be commissioned this summer.

US Navy’s Latest Nuclear Attack Submarine Completes Sea Trials

US Navy’s Latest Nuclear Attack Submarine Completes Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new nuclear attack sub is slated to be commissioned in the summer of 2017.
US Navy to Add 9 Warships in 2017

US Navy to Add 9 Warships in 2017

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is slated to commission its new supercarrier this year, along with six surface warships and two subs.

US Navy Takes Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine

US Navy Takes Delivery of New Nuclear Attack Submarine

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new nuclear attack sub was delivered ahead of schedule and is slated to be commissioned in October.
Why the US Needs Conventional Submarines

Why the US Needs Conventional Submarines

By Torsten Heinrich
Filling a capability gap in the U.S. Navy's Pacific operations.

US Navy Commissions ‘Most Lethal Warship’

US Navy Commissions ‘Most Lethal Warship’

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy just commissioned its 12th Virginia-class nuclear-attack submarine.

Confirmed: US Navy Launches Underwater Drone From Sub

Confirmed: US Navy Launches Underwater Drone From Sub

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The US Navy is making slow but steady progress in expanding its undersea warfare capabilities.

US Navy to Deploy Underwater Drones by the End of 2015

US Navy to Deploy Underwater Drones by the End of 2015

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Will this be a game changer for undersea warfare?
US Subs Getting Firepower Boost

US Subs Getting Firepower Boost

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Without an upgrade the navy will lose sixty percent of its undersea strike launchers by 2026.

The End of the Submarine as We Know it?

The End of the Submarine as We Know it?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report argues for a significant rethinking of how the U.S. Navy conducts undersea warfare.
US Navy Orders 10 Virginia-class Submarines at a Record Cost of $17.6 Billion

US Navy Orders 10 Virginia-class Submarines at a Record Cost of $17.6 Billion

By Robert Farley
The deal ensures a continued global role for the U.S. Navy’s silent service.

Can Prompt Global Strike Survive Sequestration?

Can Prompt Global Strike Survive Sequestration?

The Virginia Payload Module is the latest part of the Prompt Global Strike program to see its funding slashed.

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