15,000 operational days lost due to US submarine maintenance delays, GAO finds

Maintenance delays for U.S. Navy attack subs have resulted in boats that are frequently idle in port when they should be at sea. Over the last decade, “these delays resulted…

15,000 operational days lost due to US submarine maintenance delays, GAO finds

Maintenance delays for U.S. Navy attack subs have resulted in boats that are frequently idle in port when they should be at sea. Over the last decade, “these delays resulted…

Navy advances attack submarine to readiness, skipping final sea trial

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine is ready for deployment without a final post-shakedown cruise.

Navy decommissions fast-attack submarine USS San Juan

The Navy has been steadily retiring the Cold War-era Los Angeles-class submarines as newer Virginia-class submarines began to enter the service.

Navy relieves USS West Virginia submarine commander for ‘loss of confidence’

The commander of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia was removed from his post last week after less than a year on the job, the Navy said over…

Virginia-class submarine USS Minnesota completes first deployment

The nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29, completing its first deployment as the Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class boat. The successful deployment amplified…

Fast-attack submarine completes first deployment since shifting its homeport to Guam

The USS Minnesota, commissioned in 2013, was assigned to Submarine Squadron 15 at Polaris Point, Guam, in November 2024 amid concern over China’s rapid military buildup and threats to American…

Navy submarine thought to be behind sinking of Iranian frigate receives commendation

The crew of USS Charlotte was presented with the Navy Unit Commendation for exceptional operational service.

Submarine USS Alexandria arrives in Bremerton for eventual decommissioning

The Navy has been phasing out Los Angeles-class subs in favor of Virginia-class submarines, which are quieter and can operate in shallower waters.

Fast-attack submarine USS Tucson trades places in Guam with USS Jefferson City

The fast-attack submarine USS Tucson steamed into Apra Harbor recently, joining an existing fleet of three submarines at Naval Base Guam as the U.S. Navy continues to rebalance its presence…