NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: NYSE:HII) has announced the successful completion of initial sea trials for the Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796). The submarine spent several days at sea where various systems and components were tested, including the first submergence of the vessel and high-speed maneuvers both on the surface and while submerged.
The sea trials are a significant milestone, marking the first major test of the submarine's capabilities. Jason Ward, Newport News Shipbuilding's vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction, stated that the New Jersey and its crew performed exceptionally well, highlighting the collective effort of shipbuilders, suppliers, and the crew.
The New Jersey is the 23rd Virginia-class submarine and the 11th of its class to be delivered by Newport News Shipbuilding. Notably, it is the first submarine designed with modifications to accommodate gender integration. The submarine was christened in November 2021 and is now set to continue undergoing tests before it is officially delivered to the U.S. Navy.
HII is recognized as a major global defense contractor and the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, with a workforce of 44,000 employees. The company's portfolio extends beyond shipbuilding to include unmanned systems, cyber intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and synthetic training solutions.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Huntington Ingalls Industries.
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