HII announced that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division delivered the Virginia-class Block IV fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy. New Jersey is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 23rd built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
“It is a proud day for our entire team when we deliver a high-quality submarine like New Jersey to the fleet,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction.
“The mission ahead for New Jersey and her crew is clear, and we applaud our shipbuilders for delivering this critical capability to the fleet, while maintaining our highest standards of safety and quality.”
New Jersey was christened in November 2021 at NNS by ship’s sponsor Susan DiMarco. The submarine is expected to be commissioned in September this year, while alongside Naval Weapons Station Earle in the state of New Jersey.
More than 10,000 shipbuilders from NNS and Electric Boat participated in the construction of New Jersey, alongside thousands of suppliers across the country. It is the first Virginia-class submarine designed and built with crew gender integration.