HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)

Core Insights - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully completed initial sea trials for the Virginia-class attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) [1] - The testing program included submerging the submarine for the first time and conducting high-speed maneuvers both on the surface and submerged [2] - The Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class submarine and is set to be the 12th delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding [3] Company Overview - HII is a global defense provider focused on delivering powerful ships and all-domain solutions to support national security [6] - As the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., HII has a history of over 135 years in advancing national security and employs a workforce of 44,000 [7]