How the U.S. Navy Plans to Take on Russia and China's Deadly Submarines
The Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries have completed initial Sea Trials for the newest Virginia-class submarine as part of a broader plan to bring new submarine technology to the fleet and accelerate attack submarine acquisition to address an anticipated shortfall.
“The ship and its crew performed exceptionally well,” Matt Needy, Newport News’ vice president of submarines and fleet support said in a written statement.
All systems, components and compartments of the new Washington (SSN 787) were tested during the trials.
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