Virginia-Class Attack Submarines: The Most Deadly Subs in the Sea
These submarines only reveal themselves when they return to port—or when they unleash their arsenal of lethal cruise missiles and torpedoes.
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These submarines only reveal themselves when they return to port—or when they unleash their arsenal of lethal cruise missiles and torpedoes.
Designated as the SSN(X), the service’s next-gen attack submarine is expected to blow competitors out of the water once introduced. The upcoming program is a critical component of the Navy’s submarine force and will help the U.S. retain naval superiority in the forthcoming decades.
The Block V Virginia-Class attack submarines are packed with many improvements and new weapons. They could be the U.S. Navy's best subs ever.
The first Block V Virginia-class submarine is expected to hit the waters no later than 2028. As tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to ramp up, the introduction of this super-sub variant will undoubtedly play a key role in the Navy’s strategic endeavors.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) passed through the Panama Canal on its way to upgrade its weapon systems at a Mississippi shipyard, USNI News has learned. Zumwalt passed north through the Pedro Miguel Locks on Monday, according to photos from ship spotters. A Navy official confirmed that the destroyer had left the canal on […]