U.S. Navy Takes Delivery Of Virginia-class New Jersey (SSN 796) Submarine
On 25 April, HII confirmed that its Newport News Shipbuilding branch had successfully delivered a fast-attack submarine dubbed the New Jersey to the US Navy.
SSN 796 is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by HII-NNS and the 23rd co-produced by General Dynamics Electric Boat.
Jason Ward, NNS VP of Virginia-class submarine construction, gladly mentioned that it is a proud day for the team as they deliver a leading submarine, such as the New Jersey, to the top-notch US fleet and added that the mission ahead for New Jersey and the crew is clear.
He applauded the shipbuilders for delivering such a critical capability to the fleet while maintaining the highest safety, security, and quality standards.
Over 10,000 shipbuilders from Electric Boat and NNS were involved in constructing New Jersey.
Thousands of suppliers across the nation, including more than 100 in New Jersey, supported the submarine construction.
New Jersey is the first submarine in the Virginia class to be designed and have crew gender integration.
New Jersey was christened on 13 November 2021 at NNS by Susan DiMarco, the ship’s sponsor, a resident of New Jersey, a retired dentist, and the wife of Jeh Johnson, the former Secretary of Homeland Security.
The submarine is anticipated to be commissioned later in 2024.
Virginia-class fast-attack submarines allow the Navy to retain the nation’s undersea supremacy into the 21st century.
They have greater stealth, advanced surveillance capabilities, and special warfare modifications, which enable them to cater to the Navy’s multi-mission objectives.
Reference: NAVSEA
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