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Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts Delivered to U.S. Navy

11/22/2025

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HII's Newport News Shipbuilding delivered the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy.
Massachusetts is the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered and the 25th built under the partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
It is the fifth Navy vessel named for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NNS President Kari Wilkinson called the milestone, noting the involvement of more than 10,000 shipbuilders and more than 20 suppliers from Massachusetts.

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HII's Newport News Shipbuilding delivered the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy.
Massachusetts is the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered and the 25th built under the partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
It is the fifth Navy vessel named for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NNS President Kari Wilkinson called the milestone, noting the involvement of more than 10,000 shipbuilders and more than 20 suppliers from Massachusetts.