the Navy has come to rely on the newer Virginia-class Block V submarines. These systems, costing $4.3 billion per unit to build, are considered more affordable than the Seawolf and just as advanced.

The Virginia-class subs, intended to replace aging Los Angeles-class submarines, are essential for various missions, including anti-submarine warfare and reconnaissance. The latest Block V ...

The Virginia Class attack submarine is the U.S. Navy’s newest ... As part of the Virginia-class’ third, or Block III, contract, the Navy redesigned approximately 20 percent of the ship to ...

The U.S. Navy's "Navigation Plan for America's Warfighting Navy" sets a goal of having 80% of its fleet combat-ready by 2027 to counter China's military buildup. However, delays and budget overruns, ...

Work on the undefinitized contract action will occur in Virginia, California ... long lead time materials for the planned Block VI Virginia-class submarines. NAVSEA is the contracting activity ...

Fewer than two dozen shipyard workers are responsible for suspicious welds that were discovered on aircraft carriers and ...

What You Need to Know: Attack submarines ... class also features a large lock-in-lock chamber for divers. Eight of the Block V boats that are now being built will be equipped with the Virginia ...

General Dynamics Corp.’s GD business unit, Electric Boat, recently clinched a modification contract to provide long lead time material for supporting the Virginia Class Block VI submarines.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Virginia-class attack submarine program will extend to an eighth block before the Navy transitions to the… France is set to provide 40 patrol vessels and logistical ...

The Department of the Navy's fiscal year 2022 budget proposal requests funds for two new Block V Virginia-class submarines. It is unclear if the parts problems that affected earlier designs will ...

The Virginia Class attack submarine is the U.S. Navy’s newest ... As part of the Virginia-class’ third, or Block III, contract, the Navy redesigned approximately 20 percent of the ship to ...