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US Navy unveils newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Iowa

The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 weeks ago

‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order

Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.

By Jon Guttman

8 months ago

Even more US-Australia submarine collaboration on the horizon

The new year will bring new work between the two navies.

By Megan Eckstein

17 months ago

Navy opening more subs to women as new female officers double

The Navy will open more submarine crews to women in the coming years.

By Megan Eckstein

18 months ago

US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarines

Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear.

By Megan Eckstein

18 months ago

Navy applies lessons from costly shipbuilding mistakes

Navy officials say they’re slowing down the design and purchase of the next-generation destroyer, dubbed DDG(X), to ensure new technology has matured.

2 years ago