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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy. This marks the completion of the 12th Virginia-class submarine by NNS and the 25th delivered under its teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
The Massachusetts features advanced technologies, capable of exceeding submerged speeds of 25 knots and remaining underwater for up to three months. HII’s Virginia-class submarine program represents strong collaboration in producing the U.S. Navy’s most advanced attack submarines, showcasing efficiency and innovative design.
According to projections by Mordor Intelligence, the global submarine market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.17% from 2025 to 2030, indicating significant growth potential for HII and competitors like General Dynamics Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., and BAE Systems plc.
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