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National Security Journal on MSN9d
Virginia-Class Submarines: The Best in the World
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class attack submarines are considered the best in the world due to their advanced undersea ...
Defense News on MSN9d
US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa
The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.
The Gazette8d
Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
The submarine recently moved its home port from Hawaii to Guam, the first forward deployment of a Virginia-class submarine. "In time of conflict, that is where we replenish, repair and rearm ...
The National Interest on MSN9d
The USS Iowa Virginia-class Submarine Is Preparing for Deployment
As the latest Block IV Virginia-class submarine, USS Iowa’s introduction is a big milestone for the Navy, . USS Iowa (SSN 797 ...
The National Interest7d
The Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarines Are Getting an Upgrade
The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class attack submarines will be getting more firepower following a multi-million contract with BAE Systems to increase the sub’s Tomahawk missile payload. Virginia ...
Defense News11d
GD Electric Boat Awarded Long-Lead Virginia-Class Sub Contract Mod
“Consistent funding for the supply base is essential to achieve the high-rate production the Navy requires of the entire submarine enterprise.” Virginia-class submarines are designed from the ...
Navy Times10d
US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa
Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine Iowa man the rails during a commissioning ceremony in Groton, Connecticut, on Saturday. (John Narewski/U.S. Navy) The Navy formally ...