HII Marks Oklahoma (SSN 802) Construction Milestone at Newport News Shipbuilding

Core Points - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a significant milestone with the Virginia-class submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802) reaching "pressure hull complete" status, indicating that all hull sections are now a single, watertight unit [1][2] - Oklahoma is the 29th Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the first of Block V, and the 14th to be delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding [2] Company Overview - HII is a global defense provider focused on delivering advanced naval capabilities, including nuclear-powered submarines, which enhance firepower, maneuverability, and stealth for the U.S. Navy [6][7] - 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 [8]