Virginia-class submarine

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

Sea

Leidos to Build Emergency Repair Bay for Australia’s Virginia Submarines

Australia has partnered with Leidos’ Australian segment Gibbs and Cox to lead the preliminary design of a contingency dry dock that will support its future Virginia-class submarines.

30 July

Americas

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.

Christine Casimiro

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.

27 July

Technology

Christine Casimiro

L3Harris to Supply Battery Monitoring Systems for Virginia, Columbia-Class Submarines

L3Harris Technologies is set to supply battery monitoring systems for two of the US Navy’s top priority acquisitions: the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines.

Jun- 2026 -

25 June

Sea

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760)

Bea Castañeda

Los Angeles-Class Submarine: The Silent Backbone of America’s Undersea Fleet

This guide traces how the Los Angeles-class submarine evolved into a versatile undersea platform capable of supporting a wide range of naval operations.

May- 2026 -

23 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

MK 48 Torpedo: A Heavyweight Undersea Strike Weapon

This guide on the Mk 48 torpedo explains its development, guidance systems, and role in modern submarine-launched naval warfare.

19 May

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Taps Lockheed for Virginia Submarine Combat Systems

Australia has chosen Lockheed Martin as the preferred combat system integration partner for its future fleet of Virginia-class submarines.

13 May

Sea

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

Rojoef Manuel

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

Sea

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