Core Points - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy, marking the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS and the 25th built under the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat [1][2] - The delivery of Massachusetts is seen as a significant milestone in increasing the pace of submarine construction, with over 10,000 shipbuilders and numerous suppliers involved in its construction [2] - The submarine was christened in May 2023 by Sheryl Sandberg, highlighting the involvement of notable figures in the project [3] Company Overview - HII is recognized as the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S., with a history of over 135 years in advancing national security [7] - The company employs a workforce of 44,000 and focuses on delivering a wide range of defense capabilities, including ships, unmanned systems, cyber solutions, and artificial intelligence [6][7] - HII's mission is to provide powerful ships and all-domain solutions to protect peace and freedom globally [6]
HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to U.S. Navy