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US Navy is reclassifying 19 Virginia-class submarines to reflect increased attack capabilities

The U.S. Navy is changing the designation for 19 planned Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module, which increases munitions capacity.

10 days ago

Navy fires commanding officer of USS West Virginia

The U.S. Navy relieved Cmdr. Joseph Sammur due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the service said.

11 days ago

Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deployment

The Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment.

By Brooke Griswold

14 days ago

Navy awards $76.6 billion for Virginia, Columbia-class submarines

The U.S. Navy is spending $76.6 billion to build five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class submarines.

2 weeks ago

Resendiz murder prompts Navy to update policy for sexual assault suspects

The 2025 murder of sailor Angelina Resendiz has prompted the U.S. Navy to update its policy about transferring service members suspected of sexual assault.

2 weeks ago

Missing sailor found dead near Naval Station Norfolk

The death will likely not be ruled a homicide, a U.S. Navy official told Military Times.

7 weeks ago