Virginia-class submarine New Jersey to U.S. Navy

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey has been delivered to the U.S. Navy by the Newport News Shipbuilding, or NNS, division, HII announced.

This is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS and the 23rd built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. The submarine is expected to be commissioned later this year, according to HII.

“It is a proud day for our entire team when we deliver a high-quality submarine like New Jersey to the fleet,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction, in a statement. “The mission ahead for New Jersey and her crew is clear, and we applaud our shipbuilders for delivering this critical capability to the fleet, while maintaining our highest standards of safety and quality.”

More than 10,000 shipbuilders from NNS and Electric Boat had a hand in the construction of the New Jersey, alongside thousands of suppliers from around the United States.

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