-The Virginia-class was conceived to replace aging Los Angeles-class subs with a quieter, more versatile boat the Navy could afford after the truncated Seawolf program. -Early blocks carried 12 ...

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class is the world's best attack submarine. It blends the lethality of the Seawolf with revolutionary adaptability. -Its five key advantages are: ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) was launched into the James River by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, the company announced Monday. The submarine was ...

Graham Corp., manufacturer of critical components for defense, space, energy and process industries, has secured a $136.5 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Navy to support the Virginia-class ...

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $159.7 million contract modification to establish five contract line-item numbers, or CLIN, to facilitate the procurement of onboard repair ...