Latest "Los Angeles-class" stories

First Navy submarine uses Portsmouth’s improved dry dock

The super flood basin is akin to a navigational lock that upgrades the shallowest of the shipyard’s dry docks, allowing submarines to enter independent of tides and without buoyancy.

19 months ago

A 'palpable air of calm’ along Korea’s DMZ but growing concerns about rising regional rivals

Military leaders update lawmakers on Indo-Pacific developments.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Navy names 88th Commandant of Midshipmen

A 1992 graduate of the Academy, Capt. Thomas R. “TR” Buchanan is a career submarine officer who currently serves as the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Joint Staff.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Federal watchdog report chides Navy for submarine maintenance snafus

During a Thanksgiving conference call with Navy Times and the U.S. Naval Institute, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson said that there “were no surprises in that report."

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Navy earmarks nearly $55 million for 140-ton shipyard crane

The contract with Konecranes Nuclear Equipment and Services is part of the Navy's plan to extend the life of up to seven Los Angeles-class attack submarines at the shipyard.

5 years ago

Propulsion plant leak forces attack sub back to base

The moisture was contained within the reactor compartment, and did not affect the safety of the reactor or pose a risk to the crew.

5 years ago