Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) successfully completes sea trials.

HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) announced last week in Newport News, Virginia, that its Newport News Shipbuilding Division has completed the first sea trials for the Attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) of the Virginia class successfully completed. Over the course of several days at sea, the NNS and Navy team conducted tests of systems and components, including the submarine's first submergence and high-speed manoeuvres on the surface and underwater. The testing programme will continue before the boat is delivered to the US Navy. "Our entire team at Newport News Shipbuilding understands the importance of adding capability to our fleet," said NNS President Kari Wilkinson. "Demonstrating capability through this first sea trial for Massachusetts is an important step in demonstrating this and we are honoured to support the mission."

Cover photo. The boat that 25^. Virginia-class submarine, was christened in May 2023; Massachusetts will be the 12th to be delivered by NNS.

HII is a global provider and the largest U.S. military shipbuilder with a 135-year history of advancing national security. HII offers capabilities ranging from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. HII is headquartered in Virginia and employs 44,000 people.