Virginia-class
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The US Navy has approved the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Massachusetts for fleet assignments after successful trials. The submarine is a 7,800-ton vessel, indicating its significant size and capabilities. This development marks a notable addition to the Navy's fleet
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General Dynamics is on schedule to increase submarine production, with plans to build two Virginia-class boats and one Columbia-class boat annually in the early 2030s. The company's President, Danny Deep, confirmed the production ramp remains on track. Electric Boat is handling Columbia work and material deliveries.
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Australian industry reaches AUKUS milestone with Australian-produced submarine-grade steel to be used in US Navy Virginia-class submarines. Bisalloy Steels received a $2 million purchase order from General Dynamics Electric Boat for HY80 steel plate. This marks the first time Australian steel will be used in Virginia-class submarine construction.
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The US Navy awarded a $76.6 billion contract to General Dynamics for 9 Virginia-class and 5 Columbia-class submarines. The contract includes funds for workforce improvements and material for a tenth Virginia-class boat.
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The Pentagon has approved the next contract for the Virginia-class submarine program, despite production bottlenecks