HII-Newport News Shipbuilding

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

An artist rendering of a Columbia-class nuclear submarine breaching the surface. The top half of the submarine can be seen above the water surrounding it.

US Navy Awards $76.7B for Virginia- and Columbia-Class Submarine Programs

The US Navy has awarded incentive contract modifications totaling $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII for the Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.

May- 2026 -

29 May

Sea

Bea Castañeda

The Gerald R. Ford Class: A Guide to the US Navy’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier

The Ford class is the US Navy's biggest carrier redesign in decades. This guide breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how it reshapes strike operations.

Apr- 2026 -

14 April

Sea

USS Boise (SSN 764) enters Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit Dec. 23, 2014. Boise, a Los Angeles-class submarine, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeffrey M. Richardson/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Deactivates Los Angeles Submarine After 10-Year Maintenance Stall

The US Navy has announced the deactivation of the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764) after more than 10 years of sustainment delays, transferring budget and workforce to more critical programs.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Americas