HII's Newport News Shipbuilding delivered the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts to the U.S. Navy, marking a construction milestone.
Quiver AI Summary
HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division has successfully delivered the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy, marking it as the 12th Virginia-class submarine from Newport News and the 25th overall produced under a partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat. This vessel is named after the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and follows its christening in May 2023 by Sheryl Sandberg. NNS President Kari Wilkinson highlighted the delivery as a significant achievement, emphasizing the company's commitment to accelerating submarine construction. Over 10,000 shipbuilders and numerous suppliers, including more than 20 from Massachusetts, contributed to the vessel's construction.
Potential Positives
- Delivery of the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) marks a significant milestone for HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. Navy capabilities.
- The construction involved over 10,000 shipbuilders from NNS and Electric Boat, showcasing HII’s substantial workforce and collaboration, which enhances its reputation in the defense industry.
- With this delivery, HII continues to fulfill its long-term partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, reinforcing the effectiveness of their teaming agreement in submarine construction.
Potential Negatives
- None
FAQ
What is the Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)?
The Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine recently delivered to the U.S. Navy.
When was the Massachusetts submarine delivered to the U.S. Navy?
The Massachusetts submarine was delivered to the U.S. Navy on November 21, 2025.
Who sponsored the christening of the Massachusetts submarine?
The christening of the Massachusetts submarine was sponsored by Sheryl Sandberg, founder of Lean In and former COO of Meta.
How many Virginia-class submarines has HII delivered?
HII has delivered a total of 12 Virginia-class submarines, including the Massachusetts.
What is HII's mission as a defense provider?
HII's mission is to deliver powerful ships and all-domain solutions to protect peace and freedom worldwide.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
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Full Release
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia -class fast-attack submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to the U.S. Navy.
Massachusetts is the 12 th Virginia -class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 25 th built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. It is the fifth Navy vessel named for the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“Delivering Massachusetts after its rigorous sea trials is an important milestone commitment for our team this year,” NNS President Kari Wilkinson said. “We are absolutely steadfast in our resolve to increase the pace of submarine construction and see this as a solid step toward our overall objective.”
More than 10,000 shipbuilders from NNS and Electric Boat participated in the construction of Massachusetts, alongside thousands of suppliers across the country, including more than 20 in Massachusetts that support Virginia -class submarine construction at NNS.
Nuclear-powered fast attack submarine Massachusetts was christened in May 2023 at NNS by ship’s sponsor Sheryl Sandberg, founder of Lean In, and former chief operating officer of Meta (formerly Facebook).
Photos accompanying this release are available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-delivers-virginia-class-submarine-massachusetts-ssn-798-to-u-s-navy/ .
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
- HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
- HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
- HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
- HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
Contact:
Todd Corillo
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(757) 688-3220
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e0093ebd-187d-4bdd-8209-8bdcbc9b3227
