Virginia-class News

Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension
Navy / Maritime Regional / Strategy

Pentagon Review Confirms AUKUS Amid Indo-Pacific Tension

Following a five-month review, the U.S. confirms its commitment to AUKUS, opting to proceed with submarine cooperation as China’s pressure continues to rise.

US Navy receives Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts
Navy / Maritime

US Navy receives Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts

The US Navy receives new Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts to enhance fleet readiness with its expanded supplier base and accelerated deployment model.

US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change
Navy / Maritime Defence Politics

US Reaffirms AUKUS Commitment Despite Presidential Change

US reiterated DC's dedication despite political changes by confirming that the submarine deliveries to Australia under AUKUS will start in the early 2030s.

Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?
Analysis Navy / Maritime

Is the Turkish Navy Considering Nuclear Submarines?

In its last two issues, the Turkish Navy’s magazine explored the capabilities of nuclear-powered submarines, sparking speculation about interest in them.

US Navy Commissions 23rd Virginia-class Submarine
Navy / Maritime

US Navy Commissions 23rd Virginia-class Submarine

The US Navy has announced that it has commissioned the 23rd Virginia -class attack submarine USS “New Jersey” (SSN-796).

U.S. Navy Floats off USS IDAHO New Attack Submarine
Navy / Maritime

U.S. Navy Floats off USS IDAHO New Attack Submarine

U.S. Navy’s future attack submarine, nuclear-powered USS IDAHO (SSN 799), is launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River.

Australia may Acquire up to five Virginia-class Submarines
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Australia may Acquire up to five Virginia-class Submarines

Australia may acquire up to five Virginia -class nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States until British ones are ready for construction.

The U.S.  Navy commissions the 21st Virginia-Class Submarine
Navy / Maritime

The U.S. Navy commissions the 21st Virginia-Class Submarine

The U.S. Navy commissioned its twenty-first Virginia-class Block IV fast-attack submarine, USS Montana (SSN 794), at Naval Station Norfolk.